Indian Politics

AAP Protests E20 Fuel Policy as Kejriwal Clashes With BJP Over Ethanol

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THE BRIEF
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Arvind Kejriwal led an AAP protest against the Centre's E20 fuel blending policy, alleging it negatively impacts vehicle mileage and increases consumer costs.

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Delhi Police halted the march toward the Prime Minister's residence, while BJP leaders dismissed the claims as 'fear politics' and 'fake news'.

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Taxi operators in Delhi have joined the dissent, citing significant drops in fuel efficiency since the introduction of ethanol-blended petrol.