But what unfolded in the Supreme Court reveals a quiet battle over India’s fuel future. Narendra Kumar Goswami didn’t just want to know how much ethanol is in his petrol; he wanted every Indian to know. He argued that if you’re paying for fuel, you deserve to know exactly what’s going into your car. The court didn’t entertain his plea, but it didn’t dismiss his concern either; he’s now free to take it to the High Court. This isn’t just about receipts or pump labels. It’s about trust. The ethanol-blending program (like E20) is being rolled out nationally, yet there’s no clear, public disclosure on what’s in your tank. Goswami also wanted a national database; searchable by car model; to show which vehicles can handle ethanol blends. He even proposed an independent committee with engineers, consumers, and environmental experts to study real-world impacts: engine wear, fuel efficiency, warranty voids, water usage, and even food security. The Attorney General called it a ‘proxy petition’. Goswami replied: ‘This is for every citizen.’ The court stayed silent on the substance; but the debate is far from over. If you drive a car older than 2020, this could matter more than you think. The bigger story? When governments experiment with fuel, should consumers get a知情权 (right to know); or just a receipt?