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Did order come from PMO?: Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP over 'zombie drug' video claim linked to Punjab

Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP MPs of spreading falsehoods regarding a video purportedly from Punjab. The Punjab Police cla

The Economic Times 11 Aug 2026 10:31 am

Explained: Ethanol in petrolWhat the science says, why the government backs it and why critics remain sceptical

Srinagar, Aug 10: The debate over ethanol-blended petrol has intensified in India after reports that the Society of Indi

Greater Kashmir 10 Aug 2026 4:50 pm

Make E20 fuel optional, demand motorists

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

OMCs refute chloride contamination, excess moisture in E20 fuel

The OMCs based their assurance on E20s reliability based on checks across retail outlets, refineries and at the point of

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

E20 fuel is stealing from people and damaging their vehicles: Rahul Gandhi

Our problem right now is that there is so much corruption that there is a huge line in what we have to sequence, says th

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 9:38 pm

OMCs began rigorous testing for E20 fuel contamination at pumps from Mid-July: Oil Minister

The Minister reveals that only 4 cases of contamination of E20 fuel was found

The Hindu Businessline 7 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel policy, says 'The Entire Thing Is Rotten

Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel policy, says 'The Entire Thing Is Rotten

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Claims of 500 ppm chloride and presence of moisture in E20 fuel not validated: PSU OMCs

A dedicated task force having members of the three OMCs and the Centre for High Technology (CHT) checked ethanol samples

The Hindu Businessline 7 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issues

State-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evid

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Rahul Gandhi calls E20 a 'big issue', says fuel destroying vehicles

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls E20 fuel a significant issue. He claims the blended fuel is stealing from citizens an

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

E20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal alleges the E20 fuel program was implemented under US pressure. He claims the government forced the poli

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

'Fake news, fear politics': Arvind Kejriwal, BJP's Amit Malviya clash over ethanol blending

Arvind Kejriwal alleged the government plans increased ethanol blending in diesel and aviation fuel. Amit Malviya refute

The Times of India 6 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

Kejriwal claims Centre to blend ethanol in diesel; urges people to avoid buying new vehicles

New Delhi, Aug 06: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that the Centre is planning to

Greater Kashmir 6 Aug 2026 11:56 am

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmental

Congress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant wa

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 10:53 am

Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focus

The Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Ext

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 1:29 am

SIAM withdraws letter flagging concern over E20 contamination

New Delhi: Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has withdrawn a letter written to the Ministry

The Siasat Daily 5 Aug 2026 11:17 pm

'Why force E20 on people?': Arvind Kejriwal claims SIAM report flagged fuel risks, asks why it was withdrawn

Arvind Kejriwal alleged a SIAM report on E20 fuel damage was withdrawn. He questioned the government's push for the etha

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

SIAM Letter to Petroleum Ministry Citing E20 Concerns Withdrawn

In the letter, SIAM members had flagged excessive moisture contents in E20 fuel dispensed at retail outlets with high mo

Deccan Chronicle 5 Aug 2026 2:29 pm

Bombay HC orders takedown of 'vile, abusive' content linking Nitin Gadkari to E20 fuel row

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of allegedly defamatory social media posts targeting Un

India TV 5 Aug 2026 1:40 pm

E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: Congress

The Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-cl

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 1:38 pm

AAP cites high online turnout for Kejriwal's E20 town hall amid fuel policy debate

The Aam Aadmi Party held a digital town hall concerning the proposed E20 fuel policy. Arvind Kejriwal led the online eve

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:59 am

'Involuntary experiment...': AAP's Sanjay Singh moves Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha against mandatory E20 petrol

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh raised concerns about mandatory E20 petrol implementation. He highlighted potential vehi

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:37 am

Punjab Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to suspend mandatory rollout of E20 fuel

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema also questioned why the implementation of the E20 fuel policy has been advanced as

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 1:43 am

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Mandatory E20 Fuel Rollout

The AAP government moved the resolution on a day party chief Arvind Kejriwal marched towards the Prime Minister's reside

NDTV 4 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

Kejriwal calls for mass protest against E20 fuel

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal urges citizens to protest against E20 fuel.

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 7:47 pm

Punjab Assembly passes resolution to suspend rollout of E20 fuel

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to review and suspend the mandatory rollout of E20

The Siasat Daily 4 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Government Ensures Quality Monitoring of E20 Fuel Amid Concerns

New Delhi, August 4: Amid rising concerns regarding fuel adulteration and quality, the central government clarified on T

Morningstar 4 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

Arvind Kejriwal urges Indians to join protest against E20 fuel

Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi and a political rival of Prime Minister Modi, called on Indians to join

Web Dunia 4 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

NDA MPs Criticize Kejriwal Over E20 Fuel Policy Protests

New Delhi, August 4: Political tensions are rising amid the monsoon session of Parliament, focusing on the central gover

Morningstar 4 Aug 2026 4:09 pm

Kejriwal, Sisodia sit on protest after Delhi Police blocks march to PM's residence over E20 fuel

Delhi Police on Tuesday stopped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and ot

India TV 4 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Police Stop Kejriwal's March to PM's Residence Over E20 Fuel

AAP leaders stage road protest after being stopped while attempting to submit over 2.3 lakh petitions against E20 petrol

Deccan Chronicle 4 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Congress Holds Protest Against Gadkari Over E20 Fuel Row, Demands His Resignation

Chanting slogans against the viability of E20 fuel, Youth Congress activists marched from Mahal's Chitnivis Park Square

Deccan Chronicle 4 Aug 2026 2:09 am

Youth Congress workers detained during march to Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur residence

The march began at Chitnavis Park Square in Mahal and was headed towards Gadkari's private residence in the same localit

Mid Day 3 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detained

On Monday, Youth Congress activists took to the streets in Nagpur to protest against E20 fuel, seeking to march to the h

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

Kejriwal to march to PM Modis residence with petitions against E20 fuel on Tues

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence with 100 people to s

Mid Day 3 Aug 2026 2:32 pm

Kejriwal Announces March to PM's Residence Against E20 Fuel Policy

AAP chief says he will submit over two lakh public petitions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking changes to the etha

Deccan Chronicle 3 Aug 2026 1:49 pm

E20 fuel: Arvind Kejriwal alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump

In his letter, AAPs Arvind Kejriwal had sought the availability of options for both pure petrol and E20 fuel at petrol s

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 1:43 pm

Kejriwal to march to PM Modi's residence over E20 petrol, alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday with 100

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 1:06 pm

Kejriwal demands petrol choice, plans August 4 march

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has demanded that fuel stations offer consumers the option of choosing between regular petrol

Mid Day 2 Aug 2026 8:12 am

E20: AAP plans pro-choice rally to PM residence

Arvind Kejriwal announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. He demanded consumers have a choice betw

The Times of India 2 Aug 2026 4:52 am

Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of E20 fuel policy protest march

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from protesting the gover

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2026 4:19 pm

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 fuel policy

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from a solo march and hun

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

Petrol would've hit Rs 125/litre in Delhi without ethanol blend, says govt

The petroleum ministry defended ethanol blending, stating it saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre. Consumers p

The Times of India 1 Aug 2026 10:34 am

Govt. Defends Ethanol Blending Programme, E20 Can Reduce Fuel Economy

At the same time, Gadkari also said that petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 2 to 6

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2026 6:34 pm

E20 Fuel in India: What is its impact on vehicles and why is it not cheaper than petrol? | Explained

Experts say that the concerns associated with E20 are largely confined to older vehicles that were not designed or calib

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 1:21 pm

Nitin Gadkari Defends E20 Fuel, Says Older Vehicles Face No Major Issues

The critics have questioned the government on vehicle compatibility, raising concern about reduced fuel efficiency and h

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jul 2026 8:40 pm

BS-III vehicle rubber parts may require replacement when operated with E20 fuel: Centre

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel effi

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 3:58 pm

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal raises concerns over E20 fuel use in older vehicles, seeks clarity from auto firms

In a recent statement, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the apprehensions of auto manufacturers regarding the Centre's E20 fu

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2026 1:20 pm

'No role in E20 fuel': What Nitin Gadkari claimed in suit against X, Meta before Bombay high court

Union minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit seeking removal of deepfakes. These AI-generated videos falsely link him

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 9:25 am

'MPs sleeping, need wake-up call': Delhi transport bodies plan Parliament march on August 4 against E20 fuel

Delhi transport groups will march to Parliament on August 4. They demand the withdrawal of ethanol-blended petrol from t

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 5:29 pm

Delhi transport unions plan E-20 protest march to Parliament on August 4

Harish Sabharwal, national president, All India Motor Transport Congress, said they are protesting against the governmen

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm

Arvind Kejriwal announces National Town Hall against E20 petrol in Delhi on August 1

The Aam Aadmi Party is set to hold a National Town Hall focused on the controversial E20 fuel on August 1 in New Delhi.

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 3:07 pm

Delhi Transporters to Protest E20 Fuel, Seek Policy Review on Aug 4

Association to Demand Independent Review of Ethanol-Blended Petrol Policy, Citing Vehicle Performance Concerns

Deccan Chronicle 26 Jul 2026 5:22 pm

E20 Petrol Engine Damage Case: Raipur Consumer Court Orders Carmaker to Give New Car or Refund Rs.20 Lakh

A Raipur Consumer Court has ordered a carmaker to replace a vehicle or refund Rs.20 lakh after a customer alleged E20 pe

Web Dunia 16 Jul 2026 3:49 pm

What is the governments defence on E20 fuel? | Explained

The government says that higher levels of ethanol blending might result in a situation where fuel prices cannot be reduc

The Hindu 14 Jul 2026 12:42 pm

Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrol

Mercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular Yo

The Economic Times 13 Jul 2026 4:39 pm

E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in some vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

However, the government added that E20 fuel has a higher-octane rating, and provides several other vehicular and emissio

The Hindu 10 Jul 2026 4:04 pm

Gadkari challenges critics to show any car damaged by E20 fuel

Hyderabad:Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has challenged critics to produce evidence of any veh

The Siasat Daily 9 Jul 2026 5:58 pm

Kejriwal writes to 29 car makers on E20 fuel, seeks response on mileage impact

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal writes to Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Hero MotoCorp ,

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 4:26 pm

'Not a minor mistake': Kejriwal writes to 29 automakers over E20 fuel, flags 'contradictory' claims on engine safety

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking clarification on E20 fuel. He wants written assurance

The Times of India 8 Jul 2026 1:35 pm

'Will companies compensate if E-20 fuel damages older vehicles?': Arvind Kejriwal asks auto firms

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers regarding E-20 fuel concerns. He questioned companies about compens

The Economic Times 8 Jul 2026 1:03 pm

Automobile firms forced to mislead people on E20 fuel: Kejriwal

AAP chief alleges that the Centre summoned six automobile manufacturing companies on July 3 and asked them to hold press

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 8:41 pm

Kejriwal seeks written assurance from automakers on E20 fuel; slams Centre's 'misadventure'

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claimi

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 1:18 pm

AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumps

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option

The Economic Times 7 Jul 2026 1:07 pm

E20 fuel may damage rubber parts in E10 cars, said unpublished report

An ARAI report noted rubber part deterioration in E10 vehicles using E20 fuel. Metallic components showed no adverse imp

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 3:49 am

No Offer Made: India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export

The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending

NDTV 6 Jul 2026 9:34 am

Industry experts defend ethanol blending, say E20 fuel safe for vehicles

PTI New Delhi Industry executives on Saturday sought to allay concerns over the use of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petro

The Navhind Times 5 Jul 2026 1:43 am

Kejriwal to Write to PM on Rolling Back E20 Fuel Programme

He also asked whether the government would compensate vehicle owners if their vehicles were damaged due to the use of et

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jul 2026 4:10 pm

'May affect your warranty': Ford India allegedly warns ethanol petrol can damage engines and reduce mileage

Ford India customer care has warned that using fuel with a higher ethanol blend, such as E20, may damage the engine or e

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 1:18 pm

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Cockroach Janta Party, E20 Fuel & More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of misinformation we debunked this week!

The Quint 19 Jun 2026 2:26 pm

AI-Generated Video Falsely Shared as One of Bees Swarming Over E20 Fuel in Tanks

We found out that the video has been generated using AI.

The Quint 18 Jun 2026 2:09 pm