Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Kamal Haasan Questions E20 Fuel Transition in Parliament
Kamal Haasan, an actor and politician, asked the government in Parliament about the switch to E20 fuel, which has more ethanol than regular petrol.
He wanted to know if this new fuel would affect older cars and if there are protections for consumers.
The government said they did studies and found no problems with E20 fuel.
They also said that many things, not just the fuel, affect how well a car runs.
Kamal Haasan said the government should be clear and fair when making big changes like this.
Kamal Haasan raised concerns in Parliament about the transition to E20 fuel and the discontinuation of E10 petrol.
He sought clarification on the impact of E20 fuel on older vehicles and consumer safeguards.
The government responded that extensive studies found no compatibility issues with E20 fuel.
Nitin Gadkari mentioned that vehicle mileage is influenced by multiple factors beyond fuel type.
Kamal Haasan emphasized the need for transparency, fairness, and consumer awareness in the transition.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan, Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Concerns raised over E20 fuel transition and discontinuation of E10 petrol
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, Parliament of India
- Why
- To ensure informed, fair, and consumer-conscious shift to E20 fuel
- Person
- Kamal Haasan
- Role
- Actor-politician and Rajya Sabha member
- Issue Raised
- Transition to E20 fuel and discontinuation of E10 petrol
- Government Response
- Extensive studies conducted, no compatibility issues found
- Key Concerns
- Impact on older vehicles, consumer safeguards, ethanol price volatility
- Government Minister
- Nitin Gadkari
- Studies Conducted By
- Inter-ministerial committee, IOCL, ARAI, SIAM