'₹82 Petrol, ₹70 E20': Kejriwal Urges Centre to Cut Fuel Prices After Questioning Carmakers on E20
Kejriwal said E20 petrol could be sold for ₹70 a litre and cited ₹77,000 crore in oil company profits last year.
- On Thursday, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Central government, claiming international crude oil rates justify selling E20 petrol at ₹70 and non-E20 petrol at ₹82.
- Kejriwal argued that oil companies have generated bumper profits for three to four years, questioning why these earnings cannot offset losses rather than charging consumers "unjustified profit."
- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that blending prevents sudden price hikes and saves foreign exchange, noting prices would only drop if crude skyrocketed past 120 dollars.
- "Today, the Government purchases ethanol at remunerative prices so that Indian farmers are fairly compensated," the ministry said, adding that blending reduces India's exposure to imported crude oil.
- The government cautioned Consumers against misinformation, asserting that E20 fuel is "validated and assured by all responsible stakeholders" and remains a safe, cleaner alternative to conventional petrol.
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'₹82 Petrol, ₹70 E20': Kejriwal urges centre to cut fuel prices after questioning carmakers on E20
A day after writing to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking clarity on the use of E20 fuel in older vehicles and compensation for any mileage loss or engine damage, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has shifted focus to fuel pricing. Kejriwal has demanded that the Centre supply pure petrol at ₹82 per litre and argued that E20 petrol should cost around ₹70 per litre, saying consumers should benefit from ethanol blending through lower fuel pric…
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LatestlyArvind Kejriwal to address media at 4 PM over fuel pricing
Arvind Kejriwal will address fuel pricing concerns at a press conference today. He alleges petrol should cost 82 rupees per liter but is sold at 102. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri noted price cuts are a legitimate question now. Oil companies absorbed significant losses selling fuel below cost previously. Puri also defended the ethanol blending program and its benefits.
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