New Delhi, July 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he would seek written assurances from leading automobile manufacturers that the use of E20 ethanol-blended fuel neither damages vehicle engines nor causes a significant drop in fuel efficiency.
Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal also announced that he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to make E20 fuel optional in view of what he described as growing public concerns over ethanol blending.
Seeks Written Guarantees from Automakers
Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar, and Hero MotoCorp, alleging that their public statements on E20 fuel differed from the guidance provided in the owner manuals of some of their vehicles.
“I will ask them to clarify in writing. If the mileage of a vehicle drops by more than 10 per cent due to the use of E20 fuel, will they compensate the customer?” he said.
He further questioned whether the companies would bear the cost of repairs or replacement if the use of E20 fuel resulted in engine damage or excessive wear and tear.
“If using E20 ethanol causes damage to a vehicle or its components, will the manufacturers compensate customers?” Kejriwal asked.
There was no immediate response from any of the three companies.
To Write to Prime Minister
Kejriwal said he would also write to Prime Minister Modi, conveying what he termed as widespread public opposition to mandatory ethanol blending and requesting that consumers be given the option to choose conventional fuel instead.
Questions Government’s Claims
The former Delhi Chief Minister also accused the Centre of presenting an incomplete picture regarding the global use of ethanol-blended fuels.
According to Kejriwal, while the government has claimed that several countries use ethanol-blended fuel, the comparison was misleading because many of those countries primarily use E10 fuel, containing up to 10 per cent ethanol.
He argued that conventional vehicles are generally compatible with E10 fuel, but raised concerns over the wider use of E20, which contains 20 per cent ethanol.
The Centre has been promoting ethanol blending as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, cut emissions and support the domestic biofuel sector.
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