Dossier
E20 petrol rollout
Coverage of E20 petrol rollout in the Nexus archive.
- Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll out
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's parliamentary response on July 29 regarding the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, stating it raises more questions than answers. Public anger is growing over the E20 petrol implementation, with demands for accountability.
- Litigant in Supreme Court claims ‘silent compulsion’ in E20 petrol roll out
A litigant in India's Supreme Court argues that the rollout of E20 petrol constitutes 'silent compulsion' as citizens were not adequately informed about its implications. The petition criticizes the ethanol-blending policy for lacking transparency regarding vehicle compatibility and alternative options.