Akhilesh Yadav Attacks Centre over E20 Petrol, Cites CEA's Reported Backing for E10
Yadav said motorists face higher maintenance costs and questioned the government’s stance after a reported adviser remark backing E10.
- On Wednesday, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Centre over E20 petrol, citing reported remarks by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran backing E10 fuel and questioning E20's impact on vehicles.
- The Centre introduced E20, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, to reduce emissions and cut crude oil dependence. After a phased rollout, E20 became the only petrol variant available nationwide in April 2026, triggering performance concerns among vehicle owners.
- Calling E20 a "double-edged sword," Yadav claimed it imposes a "double burden" through expensive petrol and higher vehicle maintenance costs. He asked, "Who is right: the government or the adviser?"
- Motorists whose vehicles allegedly developed problems after using E20 were "being forced to seek assistance," according to the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, who demanded the return of E10 petrol for older two-wheelers.
- The leader of the third largest party in the Lok Sabha questioned why the BJP-led government, which conducts surveys on various issues, has not directly sought views from people facing problems allegedly linked to E20.
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E20 Petrol Controversy: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has attacked the central government over ethanol-blended E20 petrol, asking, "Who is right about E20 petrol? The government or the advisors?" Recently, the Chief Economic Advisor called for the return of E10 petrol, which Akhilesh has criticized the government for.
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Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEA's reported backing for E10
Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government's stance on E20 petrol. He cited an economic adviser's reported concerns about potential vehicle damage. Yadav stated motorists face higher maintenance costs due to the new fuel blend. The government introduced E20 petrol to reduce emissions and oil imports.
Amid E20 row, first talks underway on feasibility of an E10 option as well
There has been opposition to the E20 fuel from various quarters, with claims ranging from notable reduction in mileage and engine component wear in older vehicles whose engines were not designed for higher ethanol blends.
Government planning to bring E10 back? Clamour grows after top bureaucrat’s remark
E20 is petrol containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. (Generative image) NEW DELHI: The debate over E20 petrol has taken a fresh turn after chief economic adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran argued that lower-ethanol fuel such as E10 should be made available for older vehicles, even as government officials maintain that there is currently no plan to bring E10 back to fuel stations.Nageswaran’s position has added weight to demands from vehicle owne…
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