Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Team Bharat to Rally Against E20 Ethanol Policy
Team Bharat is organizing a big car rally in Delhi on July 31 to protest against the government's plan to mix ethanol with petrol.
They say ethanol is more expensive and want the government to give people a choice.
They also want the price of pure petrol to be lowered.
The rally will start at India Gate and go past the homes and offices of two important ministers before ending near the Parliament.
They are asking for the minister in charge, Nitin Gadkari, to step down because they believe he should be held responsible for this policy.
Team Bharat is organizing a 'Gaadi March' on July 31 to protest the E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy.
The rally will start at India Gate and pass by the residences and offices of Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri.
Team Bharat argues that ethanol is more expensive than pure petrol and reduces consumer choice.
They demand the availability of E10 petrol, a reduction in petrol prices, and transparency in the E20 policy.
Tehseen Poonawalla, a political analyst, is leading the protest and calling for Nitin Gadkari's resignation.
- Who
- Team Bharat, Nitin Gadkari, Hardeep Singh Puri, Tehseen Poonawalla
- What
- A road rally against the E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy
- When
- July 31
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To protest the forced blending of ethanol in petrol and demand greater consumer choice in fuel options
Team Bharat
Government
Ethanol Blending Policy
Team Bharat
Team Bharat opposes the forced blending of ethanol in petrol, arguing it is more expensive and reduces consumer choice.
Government
The government promotes ethanol blending to reduce fuel imports and support farmers.
Fuel Pricing
Team Bharat
Team Bharat claims that pure petrol costs the government significantly less than ethanol-blended petrol.
Government
The government likely justifies the policy based on long-term economic and environmental benefits.
- Event Date
- July 31
- Start Location
- India Gate
- Key Figures
- Nitin Gadkari, Hardeep Singh Puri, Tehseen Poonawalla
- Main Demand
- Availability of E10 petrol and reduction in petrol prices
- Government Cost of Pure Petrol
- ₹60 per litre
- Government Cost of Ethanol
- ₹70-72 per litre
- Retail Price of Pure Petrol
- ₹165-170 per litre