New Delhi, July 8 -- Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking written clarification on whether E20 (20% ethanol-blended) petrol is safe for vehicles manufactured before 2023, arguing that consumers deserve a clear and uniform position from manufacturers amid the ongoing debate over ethanol-blended fuel.

Addressing a press conference with Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor said he had sent separate letters to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp after representatives of the companies reportedly stated during a government press conference on July 4 that E20 petrol could be used safe...