E20 fuel: Arvind Kejriwal alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump
In his letter, AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal had sought the availability of options for both pure petrol and E20 fuel at petrol stations, besides demanding a reduction in the price of ethanol-blended petrol
Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the AAP party, announced on August 3, 2026, his intention to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 4, 2026, with 100 individuals. The purpose of this demonstration is to present petitions against E20 fuel, claiming that the Central government is under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Kejriwal alleges that India has "yielded" to Trump by purchasing ethanol from the United States, and that the government's push for ethanol-blended petrol suggests a "hidden agenda."
At a press conference, Kejriwal stated that his supporters have faced numerous issues with their vehicles despite the government's continued support for ethanol-blended petrol, implying there is a hidden agenda driving this policy. The AAP national convenor also mentioned that he had sent a letter to Prime Minister Modi last month, requesting an appointment to discuss concerns over E20 petrol. However, no response was received, prompting Kejriwal to personally present the petitions to Modi.
Kejriwal highlighted that the government has not offered alternatives to pure petrol and E20 fuel at petrol stations, and he demanded a reduction in the price of ethanol-blended petrol. Over 2 lakh people have signed the petition against ethanol-blended petrol, which was launched by AAP last week. The party's "Ethanol Townhall" event, held the previous week, was described as a "huge success" with participants joining virtually.
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