Kejriwal Summons National Town Hall to Oppose E20 Fuel Mandate

Centralized Platform Against Ethanol-Blended Petrol

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced on July 27, 2026, that his party will host a 'National Town Hall Against E20' at New Delhi’s Constitution Club of India. Scheduled for August 1, 2026, the event serves as a strategic move to unite stakeholders against the mandatory use of E20 fuel. Kejriwal intends to use this conference to build a coalition of technical experts and citizens who report vehicle damage or performance issues caused by the 20% ethanol blend.

Escalating the Campaign to the Prime Minister

The upcoming town hall follows a significant digital mobilization effort. Kejriwal revealed that nearly 200,000 citizens have signed an online petition demanding that E20 fuel be made optional rather than mandatory. The AAP leader plans to deliver these signatures directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence following the August 1 meeting. Previous efforts to address this issue include:

• A formal letter from Kejriwal to the Prime Minister seeking an appointment to discuss E20 concerns.
• Direct requests for the central government to reduce the pricing of ethanol-blended petrol.
• The launch of a dedicated virtual participation portal for those unable to attend the New Delhi event in person.

Public Participation and Technical Discourse

Seeking to apply maximum pressure on the central government, Kejriwal urged broad public attendance at the Constitution Club. The party has established a digital gateway for remote observers; interested parties can message 8588833212 to receive a link for the virtual broadcast. AAP’s primary objective remains the withdrawal of E20 petrol standards or, at minimum, ensuring consumers have the choice to opt for unblended alternatives.

Source: The Hindu — Cities