E20 fuel: Arvind Kejriwal alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is protesting the Indian government's push for E20 ethanol-blended fuel, alleging it is a result of pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. He plans to submit public petitions to the Prime Minister, citing vehicle performance issues and a lack of transparency.
Why it matters
The debate over ethanol blending involves significant energy policy, environmental goals, and international trade relations.
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday (August 3, 2026) said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) with 100 people to submit petitions against E20 fuel, alleging the Centre is pushing it under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Mr. Kejriwal alleged that India has “yielded” to Mr. Trump to buy ethanol from the United States and said the government’s continued push for ethanol-blended petrol suggested there was a “hidden agenda”.
“I will go to PM’s residence tomorrow along with 100 people to personally hand over the petitions signed by the public and discuss issues related to ethanol-blended petrol. People are facing several problems in their vehicles despite all that the government is continuing with this, which means there is a hidden agenda,” Mr. Kejriwal said at a press conference.
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