AAP protests E20 petrol, Kejriwal warns of major movement

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched nationwide town halls against E20 blended petrol on August 4, 2026. Party chief Arvind Kejriwal led a march of about 100 people towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in Delhi but was stopped by police at barricades under prohibitory orders. Kejriwal accused the Centre of imposing E20 fuel under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming it damages vehicles and does not benefit Indian farmers. He warned that the country would be pushed into another major movement if the policy continues. Police eventually arranged for a vehicle to carry the protestors’ memorandums to the PM’s residence.

AAP has scheduled town halls across West Bengal, Gujarat, Haryana, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh over the coming weeks. Party leaders claim E20 fuel reduces vehicle mileage and increases maintenance costs, while the government defends it as critical for reducing India’s dependence on imported crude oil. The march ended without any major confrontation. The party plans to collect feedback from vehicle owners during the campaign and build public pressure against the policy.