Delhi Transport Bodies Protest Against E20 Petrol at Rajghat
4 Aug 2026 1:48 PM IST4 Aug 2026 1:48 PM IST
Transport associations demand withdrawal of ethanol-blended petrol after police deny permission for Parliament march.
Delhi-based transport bodies staged a protest at Rajghat, seeking the withdrawal of the government's E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy.
Delhi-based transport bodies held a protest at Rajghat on Tuesday demanding the withdrawal ethanol-blended petrol.Earlier the call had been given by the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association and others to hold a protest march to Parliament.
"But as no permission was given by Delhi Police we decided to go to Rajghat and offer our prayers to Mahatma Gandhi," Sanjay Samrat, president, Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association said.
The E20 ethanol-blending policy has been in the midst of a major controversy, centring on claims of reduced vehicle mileage, potential engine wear, and alleged conflicts of interest.
The government has defended the programme, ruling out any immediate plan to increase blends beyond 20% and asserting that the fuel is safe, clean, and helps farmers.
( Source : PTI )
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