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• The E20 petrol controversy is back in the news
• The petitioner is allowed to approach the High Court
• The Supreme Court did not accept the petition, the way to the High Court is open

Ethanol Petrol: mixed with petrol of ethanol The Supreme Court has refused to hear a plea on the demand that the quantity should be clearly communicated to consumers. The petition sought a direction to display the exact percentage of ethanol on each dispensing nozzle at petrol pumps and also to mention it on the bill or receipt given to the customer.

'The right to know what we buy'

During the hearing, the counsel for the petitioners drew the court's attention to the receipts available at petrol pumps. It was argued that consumers have a right to know what form of fuel they are buying, raising the issue of not mentioning the amount of ethanol in the receipt. But the Supreme Court refused to interfere in the matter and allowed the petitioner to approach the High Court.

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What exactly are the demands in the petition?

The main demand of the petition was that the content of ethanol in petrol should not be unclear to consumers. It was demanded that the exact percentage of ethanol in the respective fuel should be mentioned on every petrol dispensing nozzle and this information should also be clearly given on every receipt, bill or invoice received by the motorist after purchasing petrol.

What is E20 petrol?

E20 is usually a mixture of 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent gasoline. The rationale behind ethanol blending is to reduce India's dependence on crude oil imports, boost domestic biofuel production and meet emissions targets. But with the increased use of E20, questions have been raised about compatibility, especially with older vehicles.

Why worry about old vehicles?

In some older vehicles that are not fully compatible with E20, there are concerns from motorists regarding the durability of fuel system components as well as the effect on mileage. Therefore, it is important to check whether the vehicle is E20 compatible or not from the official manual of the respective vehicle manufacturer. It is against this background that the customer gets at the pump in petrol The point of the petitioner was that the exact amount of ethanol should be clearly understood.

Did the Supreme Court decide whether E20 was right or wrong?

The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the petition does not mean that the court has ruled that E20 petrol is safe or that there is no need to provide the percentage of ethanol on petrol receipts. The court has allowed the petitioner to approach the High Court. Therefore, whether it should be mandatory to give the information about the ethanol content in petrol to the consumers on the nozzle and on the receipt, the basic issue can be raised before the High Court.

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