AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumps
Kejriwal says millions of older vehicles may not be E20-compliant and wants separate pricing for E20, E10 and E0 at pumps.
- On Tuesday, Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide consumers the option of choosing between E20, E10, and E0 fuel blends at petrol pumps, alleging the government is pushing E20 despite public opposition.
- Kejriwal alleged that on July 3, the Central Government pressured six automobile manufacturers—Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar, Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai Motor, Bajaj Auto, and TVS Motor Company—to reassure the public that E20 fuel is suitable.
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has questioned automobile companies regarding customer concerns over mileage, engine performance, and safety, demanding written clarification on whether manufacturers would compensate drivers for potential vehicle damage.
- Dismissing social media concerns, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri labeled claims that E20 attracts pests or damages engines as "rumours," urging reliance on scientific evidence.
- Following his public appeal, Kejriwal intends to write to Prime Minister
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Arvind Kejriwal slams Centre, automakers over E20 row, seeks written guarantees
He also said that he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to make E20 fuel optional, and to automakers seeking written assurances that the fuel does not damage engines or reduce mileage.
Kejriwal seeks written assurance from automakers on E20 fuel; slams Centre's 'misadventure'
Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claiming their public statements on E20 fuel were inconsistent with the guidance provided in their vehicle owner manuals. He also questioned whether the companies would compensate customers if E20 fuel caused damage to vehicle components.
AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumps
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option of choosing between different fuel blends, including E20, E10 and E0, alleging that the government was trying to push E20 fuel despite public opposition.
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option of choosing between different fuel blends, including E20, E10 and E0, alleging that the government was trying to push E20 fuel despite public opposition.
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