After CJP, Citizens Launch ‘E20 Janta Party’, Demand Right to Buy 100% Pure Petrol
After CJP, Citizens Launch ‘E20 Janta Party’, Demand Right to Buy 100% Pure Petrol
New Delhi: A new citizen-led movement, E20 Janta Party, was launched on Sunday with a single-point agenda—restoring consumers’ right to purchase 100% pure petrol alongside ethanol-blended fuels at retail fuel stations.
Describing itself as a consumer rights movement, the newly formed group said it is not opposed to ethanol blending but believes motorists should have the freedom to choose the fuel best suited to their vehicles.
“Our demand is simple: give every Indian the option to buy 100% pure petrol. We are not asking the government to withdraw E20 fuel or provide any subsidy. We only want consumers to have a choice,” the group said while announcing the campaign.
The launch of the movement comes as India continues to expand the use of ethanol-blended petrol under its energy security and clean fuel programme. While the government has promoted higher ethanol blending to reduce dependence on imported crude oil, lower emissions and support domestic ethanol production, the E20 Janta Party argues that the policy should not eliminate consumer choice.
The organisation said many vehicle owners have expressed concerns over mileage, engine compatibility, maintenance costs and long-term vehicle performance after the introduction of higher ethanol blends. It stressed that regardless of differing technical opinions, consumers should be free to decide which fuel they wish to purchase.
Five-Point Charter
The E20 Janta Party has placed five key demands before policymakers:
Restore the option to purchase 100% pure petrol at fuel stations.
Introduce clear and transparent fuel labelling indicating the exact ethanol content.
Publish accessible data comparing the costs, benefits and impact of different fuel blends.
Commission independent scientific studies on mileage, engine performance, emissions and maintenance costs, and place the findings in the public domain.
Protect consumers’ right to make informed choices instead of limiting them to a single fuel option.
The organisation said transparency and informed decision-making should be central to India’s fuel policy
“This is not a political movement. It is a consumer rights movement. Consumers deserve transparency, accountability and the freedom to choose the fuel they buy,” the statement said.
