Jul 29, 2026 01:14 PM IST Arvind Kejriwal alleges Centre pressured automakers over E20 petrol rollout Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "The Modi government has resorted to strong-arm tactics to impose E20 petrol.
A few days ago, I wrote to 29 companies that manufacture motorcycles, scooters, petrol-powered two-wheelers, petrol-powered four-wheelers, cars, and SUVs in India.
In my letter, I asked them to clearly state whether vehicles manufactured before 2023 are compatible with E20 petrol.
I also asked that if they believed E20 could be safely used in those vehicles, would they compensate consumers if their vehicles were damaged because of E20 fuel?
And if the use of E20 resulted in reduced mileage, would they compensate owners for that loss as well?
I sent this letter to all 29 companies.
None of them responded in writing.
However, I had detailed phone conversations with officials from nine of these companies.
According to them, the Modi government is openly threatening manufacturers.
They told me that, from a technical and engineering standpoint, using E20 fuel in vehicles manufactured before 2023 could damage the vehicle, including the engine and fuel train system, and could also reduce fuel efficiency.
They further alleged that the government warned them that if they publicly disclosed these facts, they would face consequences, including the closure of their plants or enforcement action by agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Income Tax Department, and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which could ultimately shut down their companies." VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing a press conference, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, says, "The Modi government has resorted to strong-arm tactics to impose E20 petrol.
A few days ago, I wrote to 29 companies that manufacture motorcycles, scooters,… pic.twitter.com/HNFEt16vjF — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 29, 2026
