New Delhi, JULY 27: Commercial vehicle unions in the capital announced a joint protest march to Parliament on August 4, calling for an end to the mandatory sale of E20 ethanol-blended petrol.
The mobilization, backed by major transport representative groups, highlights growing concerns regarding vehicle durability and the lack of alternative unblended fuel options across petrol pumps.
“This is a major issue that is damaging vehicles, and we hope the government makes E20 blended petrol a choice for commuters,” declared Rajender Kapoor, president of the All India Motor & Goods Transport Association.
Union leaders stressed that while they support the August 4 demonstration, commercial transport operations will continue without calling for a general strike.
“We do not want to make this a political issue and are not associated with online political movements,” affirmed Delhi Taxi Association president Sanjay Samrat, distancing the upcoming rally from digital campaigns gaining traction on social platforms.
The protest comes amidst heightened public discussion around fuel efficiency and engine wear associated with higher ethanol ratios.
Government authorities continue to defend the ethanol blending framework, asserting that the fuel remains safe, environmentally beneficial, and strategic for reducing crude oil imports.
