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The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought to halt the rollout of E20 petrol<\/strong>, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The petition argued that motorists, especially those with older vehicles, should have the option of ethanol-free fuel. A bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran sided with the Centre, stating that E20 supports farmers, reduces emissions, and cuts dependence on fossil fuels<\/strong>. The ruling paves the way for nationwide adoption by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why the Petition Failed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advocate Akshay Malhotra, who filed the plea, argued<\/a> that older vehicles, including some BS-VI models, were not fully compatible with E20. He demanded either ethanol-free petrol availability or clear fuel pump labelling. The government countered that ethanol blending was a \u201clogical progression\u201d<\/strong> toward energy independence and a cleaner future. Attorney General R Venkataramani also highlighted the programme\u2019s direct benefits to sugarcane farmers. The Court ultimately backed this stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What It Means for Vehicle Owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • New Vehicles (post-April 2023):<\/strong> Fully compatible with E20, no modifications needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Older Vehicles (pre-2023):<\/strong> May experience a 5\u20137% drop in fuel efficiency, as per NITI Aayog studies, due to ethanol\u2019s lower energy density.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Very Old Models (BS3 & BS4):<\/strong> Could face issues such as corrosion in fuel lines and faster wear of seals and pumps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Despite these concerns, SIAM has confirmed that E20 poses no safety risks<\/strong>. To aid consumer awareness, fuel pumps will be required to clearly label ethanol content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why E20 Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Ethanol, a renewable biofuel from crops like sugarcane and maize, reduces India\u2019s crude oil import bill and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. E20 also has a higher octane rating, which improves combustion efficiency. Government data suggests the shift could save \u20b943,000 crore in forex<\/strong> and generate \u20b940,000 crore annually for farmers<\/strong>, while reducing carbon monoxide emissions by up to 50%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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