E20 Petrol Rollout Approved by Supreme Court, Consumer Choice Plea Denied

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the government’s E20 petrol blending policy, dismissing a PIL that sought an alternative fuel option. The court’s decision, delivered by Justices B.R. Gavai and Vinod Chandran, supports the government’s initiative. The Attorney General highlighted the benefits for sugarcane farmers and stated that fuel composition should not be dictated by consumer preference. The move to E20 aims to cut India’s fuel import costs and promote cleaner emissions. Carmakers like Maruti Suzuki might offer upgrade kits for older vehicles to accommodate E20 fuel. The PIL sought the availability of pure petrol for older vehicles, citing potential issues with fuel efficiency and the absence of parallel fuel options.