Kejriwal Writes to PM, Seeks Meeting over E20 Petrol; Demands Pure Petrol Option at Fuel Stations
Kejriwal said consumers should be able to choose pure petrol or E20 and urged lower prices for the ethanol-blended fuel.
- On Tuesday, Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal sought a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss E20 petrol concerns, requesting that fuel stations offer consumers a choice between pure and ethanol-blended fuel.
- Kejriwal argues the Union government's E20 mandate lacks logical, scientific, or economic justification, contending citizens should not pay full price for a "compromised product" given reduced mileage and engine wear in older vehicles.
- A July 5 LocalCircles opinion poll found 53% of vehicle owners view the E20 rollout as disastrous or ineffective, while 66% reported a more than 10% drop in mileage and 45% noted increased wear and repair needs.
- The Centre maintains E20 petrol is "cleaner and superior" to regular fuel, with the Ministry of Petroleum stating on July 10 that safety and compatibility were validated by regulatory authorities and automobile manufacturers.
- AAP has launched an online petition for citizens to report E20-related issues, which Kejriwal intends to submit to the Prime Minister during their meeting; he expressed hope Modi would grant an appointment soon.
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'E20 gives lower mileage': Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks reduced prices, review rollout for older cars
Kejriwal also demanded that petrol pumps should have the provision to provide their customers with an option to choose either ethanol-blended fuel or pure petrol.
Arvind Kejriwal Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Review of E20 Petrol Rollout for Older Vehicles
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In his letter, Kejriwal claimed that the use of E20 petrol in older vehicles has led to reduced mileage, faster engine wear and increased financial burden on vehicle owners whose cars and two-wheelers were manufactured before 2023. India News | Arvind Kejriwal Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Review of E20 Petrol Rollout for Older Vehicles.
Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding E20 petrol. He has demanded that pure petrol be offered at every petrol pump and that the price of E20 be reduced.
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