SC to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol on August 31
The plea has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically and legibly state the percentage of ethanol in the petrol sold
On August 31, India's Supreme Court will consider a petition demanding mandatory labeling of ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel stations. Filing the petition is Narendra Kumar Goswami, who seeks clear labelling on petrol dispensing nozzles and invoices. The court will also hear a call for a vehicle-wise compatibility database to inform consumers about their cars' suitability for higher ethanol blends.
Experts will be consulted to assess the compatibility of E20 petrol - which contains up to 20% ethanol - with India's existing vehicle fleet. The petition also seeks the creation of a national consumer disclosure protocol for ethanol-blended petrol, in consultation with relevant authorities. The debate over E20 fuel continues amidst India's efforts to boost ethanol blending as part of its energy policy.
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