Punjab Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to suspend mandatory rollout of E20 fuel
The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution urging the central government to suspend the mandatory rollout of E20 ethanol-blended fuel. Officials cite concerns over engine compatibility, reduced fuel efficiency, and potential economic burdens on vehicle owners.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing friction between state governments and the federal mandate regarding energy policy and environmental transitions.
The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) passed a resolution urging the Centre to review and suspend the mandatory rollout of E20 ethanol blended fuel for vehicles until all concerns are comprehensively addressed.
The AAP government moved the resolution on a day party chief Arvind Kejriwal marched towards the Prime Minister's residence in the national capital with over 2.30 lakh petitions against E20 petrol but was stopped by Delhi Police and later held a sit-in on Firoz Shah Road as part of the agitation against the blended fuel policy.
On the second day of the Monsoon session of the Punjab Assembly in Chandigarh, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema moved the resolution and e criticised the mandatory implementation of 20% ethanol blending (E20 petrol) from April 2026.
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