Kejriwal Criticizes Central Government Over E20 Petrol Implementation

Arvind Kejriwal has raised serious concerns about the central government's decision to enforce E20 petrol, claiming it is damaging vehicles and reducing fuel efficiency. He criticized the government's approach, questioning the rationale behind making ethanol-blended petrol mandatory. Kejriwal plans to write to Prime Minister Modi and is seeking public input on the matter. His comments come amid growing discontent among citizens regarding the impact of this fuel. Additionally, other political leaders have echoed similar concerns, highlighting the lack of public consultation in implementing this policy. Read on for more details about this unfolding issue.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 3, 2026, 16:06 IST

Kejriwal's Allegations Against E20 Petrol

On Friday, Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, accused the central government of imposing E20 petrol on the public without consent. He asserted that this fuel is damaging vehicles and reducing fuel efficiency. Sharing a video on social media, Kejriwal highlighted the public's anger regarding the 20% ethanol-blended petrol. On June 30, the government informed the Supreme Court through the Attorney General that this was merely an experiment, with future actions dependent on its outcomes. However, when this information surfaced in the media, the government retracted its statement, claiming it never made such assertions and labeling them as false.

Concerns Over Vehicle Damage

Kejriwal questioned the government's approach, stating, "What kind of experiment is this? You have made ethanol-blended petrol mandatory for all vehicles, and now you claim it's an 'experiment'? Will you compensate those whose vehicles are being damaged?" He argued that the inclusion of ethanol is causing harm to vehicles and their components. He expressed that the entire nation has become a testing ground for the Modi government, with E20 petrol being forced upon the public, leading to vehicle malfunctions and decreased mileage, which has incited significant public outrage.

Call for Public Feedback

Kejriwal further emphasized that if the public is protesting, why is the government imposing this fuel on them? He urged the government to reconsider its decision, reminding them that the public voted for them, and it is their duty to respect those votes and listen to the people's concerns. He announced plans to write a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding this issue and invited public suggestions. "I will be writing to the Prime Minister about this matter. Please DM me or comment on what I should include in the letter," he stated.

Criticism from Other Leaders

Kejriwal's remarks came in response to growing concerns about the impact of E20 petrol on vehicles. Earlier this week, Karnataka's Home Minister Priyank Kharge also criticized the central government, alleging that it has subjected 36 million Indians to an experiment by introducing ethanol-blended fuel without adequate evidence, public consultation, or consensus. Kharge referenced the government's arguments in the Supreme Court, noting that the government admitted it is still assessing the effects of ethanol blending while having implemented this policy without sufficient public discourse.

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