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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Politics

E20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind Kejriwal

Panaji, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that the BJP-led Centre implemented the E20 fuel blending programme under pressure from US President Donald Trump to facilitate massive American ethanol imports.

Speaking to reporters, the former Delhi chief minister alleged that the government forcibly imposed the E20 policy without upgrading infrastructure or ensuring that existing vehicles were compatible with the higher ethanol blend.

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