Economy
The Invitation Follows Recent Detailed Discussions With Ministry Officials, Reflecting a Commitment to Constructive Engagement
Team Bharat, led by political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla, said Monday it has been invited by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for a follow-up meeting within 3-4 days to continue discussions on consumer choice, fuel pricing, and the Ethanol 20 (E20) fuel policy. The group is protesting what it calls a rushed implementation of the ethanol blended petrol (EBP) programme, which blends 20% ethanol with 80% petrol. The invitation follows recent detailed discussions with ministry officials, reflecting a commitment to constructive engagement.
Team Bharat thanked Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for his willingness to engage and take citizens' concerns seriously. In the upcoming meeting, the group will present concerns from vehicle owners and reiterate recommendations on consumer choice, affordability, transparency, and practical implementation of the E20 policy. Team Bharat views the invitation as a continuation of dialogue, not its conclusion, and remains hopeful for practical, balanced, and consumer-centric solutions supporting India's energy objectives and vehicle owners' rights.
"Team Bharat sincerely thanks (Oil) Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for his willingness to engage with us and for taking the concerns of ordinary citizens seriously. His decision to invite Team Bharat for another round of discussions demonstrates a constructive and solution-oriented approach towards addressing the issues raised by consumers across the country,"
Source: The Hindu Business




