Arvind Kejriwal, national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has launched an online signature campaign opposing the Indian government’s rollout of E20 petrol.
The petition, addressed to the Prime Minister, calls for consumers to be given a choice at the pump rather than a mandatory switch to the ethanol-blended fuel.
The campaign targets the accelerated implementation of E20, a fuel blend containing 20% ethanol, which has faced growing backlash from drivers and consumer advocates.
This marks a significant escalation in political resistance to the policy, moving beyond street protests to a formalized digital mobilization effort.
The campaign targets the accelerated implementation of E20, a fuel blend containing 20% ethanol, which has faced growing backlash from drivers and consumer advocates.
Critics argue that the higher biofuel content may damage older vehicle engines and reduce fuel efficiency, concerns that have not been fully addressed by the government.
The AAP’s intervention adds a high-profile political dimension to what has largely been a consumer-led grievance, potentially forcing the government to reconsider the pace or flexibility of the mandate.