Porvorim, September 1, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs Capt. Venzy Viegas and Cruz Silva have demanded that the Goa Legislative Assembly pass a resolution urging the Centre to give consumers a choice between E20 petrol and pure, unblended petrol.
Raising the issue in the Assembly, Venzy Viegas said vehicle owners across Goa are concerned about the impact of E20 petrol on mileage, vehicle performance and maintenance costs. He claimed that vehicles manufactured before 2023 could face greater difficulties with the higher ethanol blend.
Viegas said the issue is particularly significant for taxi drivers and motorcycle riders, for whom their vehicles are a source of livelihood. According to him, reduced mileage and higher maintenance expenses could directly affect their daily earnings.
AAP MLA Cruz Silva said a large majority of Goans depend on two-wheelers for their daily transportation. He argued that if the government cannot compensate vehicle owners for damage allegedly caused by E20 petrol, consumers should at least be given the option of purchasing pure petrol.
Viegas also challenged Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant's comparison of India's ethanol transition with Brazil. He argued that Brazil's adoption of ethanol-based fuel took place over several decades, while India's transition to E20 has been implemented much faster.
The AAP MLAs further alleged that the concerns of motorists have not received adequate attention from the government. They said AAP leaders had travelled across Goa during July to hear complaints from vehicle owners, mechanics and other stakeholders regarding mileage, repairs and vehicle performance after the rollout of E20 petrol.
The party also referred to an E20-related town hall held in Goa by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, where vehicle owners, mechanics and members of the public raised concerns over the mandatory rollout.
The AAP MLAs urged the Goa government to take up the matter with the Centre and seek an option for consumers to purchase pure, unblended petrol alongside E20, allowing motorists to choose the fuel suitable for their vehicles.
