Arvind Kejriwal E20 protest LIVE: AAP leader to march to PM's residence over ethanol-blended petrol
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP national convenor and former Delhi chief minister, will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 4 to submit petitions opposing E20 petrol.
Kejriwal alleges the Centre promotes ethanol-blended fuel under pressure from US President Donald Trump, and claims India agreed to buy ethanol from the US.
The opposition and consumer groups raise concerns that E20 petrol, made of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol, may harm older vehicles not built for it, and question fuel efficiency and maintenance costs.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari defended E20, stating it can lower fuel economy by 2-6% but offers better acceleration and about 30% lower carbon emissions than E10.
Delhi transport unions also plan a protest march to Parliament on August 4, demanding withdrawal of ethanol-blended petrol.
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