New Delhi, July 3 -- Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday criticised the Centre's implementation of E20 petrol, alleging that the government was imposing ethanol-blended fuel on citizens despite widespread complaints over reduced mileage and damage to vehicles.

Kejriwal claimed that people across the country were facing problems including lower fuel efficiency, engine corrosion and vehicle breakdowns because of the 20% ethanol blend.

Referring to a video clip related to proceedings before the Supreme Court, Kejriwal alleged that the Centre had first described E20 petrol as an "experiment" and later denied making such a statement.

"The Central Government first told the Supreme Court that this is only an experiment. Later, it ...