Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced plans to lead a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on August 4, 2026, to personally submit over two lakh public petitions opposing the mandatory rollout of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. Accompanied by a group of 100 volunteers, the former Delhi Chief Minister intends to hand over printouts of the online signatures while demanding greater fuel choices, price rationalization, and full disclosure of scientific reports on E20 fuel.Escalating the E20 Fuel CampaignAddressing attendees at the "National Townhall Against E20" held at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal intensified his critique of the Union Government’s mandatory ethanol-blending policy.Kejriwal stated that over 200,000 citizens across the country signed the digital petition addressed to the Prime Minister, voicing concerns over engine wear and diminished vehicle mileage.Key Demands Put Forward by AAPDuring the townhall address, Kejriwal outlined three primary policy demands directed at the central government regarding fuel retail:Consumer Choice at Fuel Stations: Provide motorists the option to choose between pure unblended petrol and E20 fuel at all fuel pumps nationwide.Differentiated Pricing: Price E20 petrol significantly lower than pure petrol to account for the reduced fuel efficiency associated with ethanol blends.Price Ceiling on Pure Petrol: Cap pure petrol prices below ₹84 per litre while lowering E20 rates to reflect lower production costs.Transparency in Scientific Data: Publicly release the government reports and technical studies claiming E20 fuel does not cause component corrosion or long-term engine damage.Political Tug-of-War & Centre's StandStakeholder / PartyPosition & StatementsArvind Kejriwal (AAP)Claims mandatory E20 causes engine damage and reduced mileage; alleges ethanol imports will rise five-fold under current policies.Ministry of Petroleum & Natural GasRefutes claims of widespread vehicle damage; states E20 blending has operated safely across over 23 crore vehicles while saving consumers from global crude price spikes.Delhi BJP (Harsh Malhotra)Accuses AAP of spreading misinformation; challenges Kejriwal to present verified instances of engine failure linked to E20 fuel.Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri previously dismissed concerns over engine damage as unfounded, emphasizing that ethanol blending reduces fossil fuel imports, benefits domestic farming sectors, and lowers carbon emissions. Conversely, opposition leaders maintain that forcing E20 without an unblended alternative creates unnecessary maintenance costs for owners of older, non-E20-compliant vehicles.What Lies AheadKejriwal stated he will gather all printed petitions at noon on Monday before marching to Lok Kalyan Marg with 100 volunteers who "do not fear police batons or jail". As public debates surrounding fuel efficiency and engine longevity intensify across urban hubs, all eyes remain on the capital ahead of the proposed demonstration on August 4.Kejriwal Plans March to PM's Home Over E20 FuelThis video provides coverage of Arvind Kejriwal's announcement to lead a march to the Prime Minister's residence over the E20 fuel controversy and details the central government's response.Also Read :- Why the Supreme Court Closed the Coal Allocation Case Against Manmohan Singh
