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SC to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol on August 31
The plea has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically and legibly state the percentage of ethanol in the petrol sold
Context
The is hearing a petition demanding mandatory and uniform labelling on petrol dispensing nozzles to disclose the exact percentage of ethanol blended with the fuel. The plea seeks the creation of an official database detailing vehicle compatibility with various ethanol blends, particularly E20 (20% ethanol), and highlights concerns regarding fuel efficiency, engine longevity, environmental footprint, and food security associated with the ethanol blending programme.
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