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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a meeting to discuss concerns over E20 petrol, a fuel blend containing 20% ethanol. In his letter dated July 14, 2026, Kejriwal argued that consumers should have the choice between pure petrol and E20 at fuel stations, with lower prices for the blended variant due to its reduced mileage. He cited feedback from citizens and technical issues as reasons for the meeting. Kejriwal also launched an online petition for people to share their experiences with E20 petrol, vowing to submit the collected responses to the Prime Minister. The AAP leader urged party workers to visit petrol pumps, interact with consumers, and share video testimonials on social media. This follows previous criticism by Kejriwal of the government's E20 policy, which he has labeled as misleading.
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Updated: July 14, 2026 01:12 pm IST – New Delhi Source: PTI
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss concerns over E20 petrol. He requested that fuel stations offer both pure petrol and E20 petrol options, with lower prices for ethanol-blended fuel.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Mr. Kejriwal stated that he wished to explain the technical issues and the feedback he had received from the public regarding the matter during the proposed meeting.
Key Demands
- Consumer choice: Customers should have the option to choose between pure petrol and E20 petrol at fuel stations.
- Price reduction: Mr. Kejriwal called for a reduction in E20 petrol prices, noting that the blended fuel provides lower mileage compared to regular petrol.
Background
Mr. Kejriwal said he wrote to the Prime Minister after interacting with people and understanding their concerns about E20 petrol. The AAP chief also launched an online petition for citizens to share their experiences with E20 petrol, urging people to voice their concerns regarding mileage and other issues.
Public Appeal
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Kejriwal wrote (translated from Hindi):
"Yesterday I wrote a letter to the Prime Minister. Let us raise our voice against E20 together. Click on the link below and sign the petition addressed to the Prime Minister. Also share your experiences with the Prime Minister."
He appealed to the public to sign the petition in large numbers, adding that all responses collected would be submitted to the Prime Minister during their meeting.
Next Steps
Mr. Kejriwal expressed hope that PM Modi would grant him an appointment soon. He also urged party workers and concerned citizens to visit petrol pumps and service stations, interact with consumers, and share their experiences through videos on social media platforms.
Published: July 14, 2026 01:07 pm IST
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