Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Rising Sugar Prices and E20 Fuel Policy

Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Union Government on August 21, 2026, for the sharp rise in sugar prices, linking the inflation to the Centre's aggressive E20 ethanol blending policy.

Sugar prices have surged by up to ₹20 per kilogram in just 17 days, which Kejriwal claims is a direct result of diverting sugarcane production away from food supply.

The Aam Aadmi Party leader demanded an immediate review of the ethanol policy, arguing that the government's focus on fuel targets is causing severe hardship for common households.