New Delhi, July 13 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the Centre's E20 fuel programme, alleging that vehicle owners are experiencing reduced fuel efficiency, higher maintenance expenses and recurring mechanical issues following the increased use of ethanol-blended petrol.

The remarks came after Kejriwal visited a vehicle service centre and a petrol pump in Delhi, where he interacted with mechanics and consumers to understand the impact of E20 petrol on day-to-day vehicle operations.

According to Kejriwal, several mechanics claimed that vehicles are increasingly arriving at workshops with fuel system and engine-related complaints. He alleged that issues involving injectors, fuel pumps and en...