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Informist, Saturday, Jul. 25, 2026

 

MUMBAI – Opposing the government's ethanol blending programme, the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association has announced a protest march to Parliament on Aug. 4, according to media reports. The association has demanded an independent scientific review of E20, or petrol with 20% ethanol blended, involving vehicle owners, consumers, transport operators, automobile manufacturers, and technical experts.

 

"Transport operators and vehicle owners from different parts of the country have reported reduced fuel efficiency, higher maintenance costs, and concerns regarding engine performance after the introduction of E20 fuel. Many vehicles manufactured before 2015 are not designed for 20% ethanol-blended petrol... this form of fuel is actually fit for new model vehicles," Sanjay Samrat, president of the association, told a press conference in the national capital Friday.

 

"When people are paying for petrol and the government increases the price of this fuel, why are we getting blended petrol?" Samrat said. The association has several other demands, including permitting higher speed limits for tourist cabs.

 

The association expects other taxi and truck unions to join their march on Parliament next month. It expects thousands of cab drivers and truckers to participate in the protest.  End

 

Edited by Rajeev Pai

 

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