Arvind Kejriwal will address a town hall on E20 petrol policy in Goa. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will address a town hall on E20 petrol policy during his two-day visit to Goa beginning Monday.Kejriwal landed at Dabolim Airport in south Goa on Sunday, where he was received by local party leaders.AAP sources said Kejriwal would address a press conference on Monday in Panaji and a town hall a day later on E20 petrol policy.The AAP, which has two MLAs in the 40-member Goa assembly, has announced a campaign against the “forced implementation” of E20 (ethanol-blended) fuel in the coastal state, which will go to polls in 2027.Earlier this month, Kejriwal had demanded the government give the option to choose between pure petrol and E20 at fuel pumps.The Centre introduced E20, a blend of 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol, as part of efforts to reduce vehicular emissions and cut dependence on crude oil imports. After a phased rollout, E20 became the only petrol variant available at fuel pumps across the country from April 2026.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe move has triggered concerns among some vehicle owners, with motorists reporting reduced engine performance and apprehensions about damage to fuel lines and other components. Owners of older vehicles, many of which may not have been designed for high ethanol blends, have been seeking availability of lower blends such as E10.Industry executives had sought to allay concerns over the use of E20 petrol, saying the fuel has undergone rigorous scientific testing, is safe for both new and older vehicles, and is critical for reducing India’s dependence on imported crude oil.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Ram-Ram Inside, Fish Feast Outside’: Yogi Adityanath Slams Cong Over Ayodhya Event; Ajay Rai ReactsDisplaced By Ken-Betwa Project, Tribals Now Struggle For Basic Amenities | ExclusiveIn Leaked Audio, Lawrence Bishnoi’s Aide Goldy Brar Claims He Killed Hardeep Nijjar In Canada‘Watching Your Every Move’: Fresh Threat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In J&KChennai Murder Mystery: Woman’s Remains Found on Tamil Nadu Express, Police Hunt Couple in Odisha’No Full Press Conference’: US Envoy Gor On India’s ‘No Questions’ Request Before Modi-Trump Meet‘Represented India In 3 Nations’: Former Envoy Flags ‘Trouble Establishing Citizenship’ During SIRJaish Rebuilds Bahawalpur Complex Struck By India During Op Sindoor’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested123PhotostoriesSreeleela’s fish-cut saree just gave traditional draping a seriously savage upgrade10 beautiful baby girl names that capture a sense of wonderOptical Illusion personality test: What you spot first reveals the weak spot in your love lifePriyanka Chopra’s architectural black gown just proved that red-carpet glam needs a little more attitude10 of the world’s most colourful birds to see in the wildBlood sugar running high despite cutting back on sweets? Doctors explain 5 nutrients that may help your body manage glucose better‘She believed in the old nuskhas’: Karisma Kapoor reveals her grandmother’s skincare secret that the Kapoor clan adoptedArchana Puran Singh’s son Aaryamann Sethi set to buy his first luxurious house; tells Parmeet, ‘Your son is becoming a man’Kiara Advani’s black velvet saree is proof that gothic glam looks better with a desi twistFrom water filters to kitchen bowls: 5 practical uses of coconut shell123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareSchool holiday todayKPMG AustraliaTrump tariffIOB LBO recruitmentNEET UG 2026Parandur airportSIM card rulesNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingMumbai Auto Driver ProtestReservation Hatao AndolanKurukshetra MurderPunjab SIRCM VijayDelhi ITO AccidentChennai MurderGodhani Water Plant Gas LeakAmravati Hospital FireAston Martin Crash
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will address a town hall on E20 petrol policy during his two-day visit to Goa beginning Monday.Kejriwal landed at Dabolim Airport in south Goa on Sunday, where he was received by local party leaders.AAP sources said Kejriwal would address a press conference on Monday in Panaji and a town hall a day later on E20 petrol policy.The AAP, which has two MLAs in the 40-member Goa assembly, has announced a campaign against the “forced implementation” of E20 (ethanol-blended) fuel in the coastal state, which will go to polls in 2027.Earlier this month, Kejriwal had demanded the government give the option to choose between pure petrol and E20 at fuel pumps.The Centre introduced E20, a blend of 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol, as part of efforts to reduce vehicular emissions and cut dependence on crude oil imports. After a phased rollout, E20 became the only petrol variant available at fuel pumps across the country from April 2026.
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The move has triggered concerns among some vehicle owners, with motorists reporting reduced engine performance and apprehensions about damage to fuel lines and other components. Owners of older vehicles, many of which may not have been designed for high ethanol blends, have been seeking availability of lower blends such as E10.Industry executives had sought to allay concerns over the use of E20 petrol, saying the fuel has undergone rigorous scientific testing, is safe for both new and older vehicles, and is critical for reducing India’s dependence on imported crude oil.
