Overview

• The petition asks the court to mandate ethanol‑free petrol at all fuel stations, visible ethanol‑content labels at pumps, and consumer disclosures at the time of dispensing.
• It also requests a nationwide study into mechanical degradation and performance impacts from blended fuel.
• The plea argues many vehicles built before April 2023, and some newer BS‑VI models, are not designed for E20, citing risks of corrosion, lower mileage, and uncovered repair costs.
• Union minister Nitin Gadkari rejects the concerns as false, cites trials on older cars, and points to Brazil’s higher blends while calling ethanol a clean fuel that boosts rural incomes and cuts oil imports.
• Officials note India reached 20% blending in July ahead of schedule, while the petition contends consumers have received no price relief from the shift.