SC dismisses PIL seeking nationwide E20 petrol availability, ethanol labeling
Published on: Sept. 1, 2025, 8:42 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition about ethanol-blended petrol. The petition requested non-ethanol fuel availability and ethanol content labeling. Advocate Akshay Malhotra clarified his support for the ethanol policy but wanted consumer choice. The Attorney General opposed the plea, highlighting benefits for sugarcane farmers. Concerns were raised about engine compatibility and fuel efficiency with E20 fuel.
