Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), writes to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking written clarification on the use of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. In his letters, he asks companies to provide assurance on mileage performance and vehicle safety, particularly for older models, after he points to what he describes as contradictory claims by firms’ representatives and warnings contained in owners’ manuals. Kejriwal also requests that manufacturers commit to compensation if customers face reduced mileage or other impacts on their vehicles following the use of E20, according to reports.
Several outlets also describe Kejriwal engaging with consumers in Delhi by visiting a petrol pump and a service station, where vehicle owners raise concerns including reduced mileage and mechanical issues after using E20. Alongside the letters to automakers, Kejriwal writes to the Prime Minister, urging changes to the rollout approach. He calls for E20 to be made optional for consumers at petrol pumps by allowing choice between ethanol-blended fuel and pure petrol, and he presses for reduced pricing for E20 on the grounds of lower calorific value and mileage. AAP also highlights its concerns through related public messaging.
