I’m starting this because too many of us are arriving at petrol pumps and finding E20 by default with little or no clear information. A neighbour showed me his owner’s manual that says use petrol with up to 10 percent ethanol. At the pump there was no simple way to tell what was in the nozzle or to find an E0 or E10 option. He filled anyway and drove off worried. This is not how a big transition should feel.

Millions of cars and two-wheelers on Indian roads were built for E0 or E10. These include vehicles used by families, delivery riders, taxi owners and small businesses that keep our cities moving. Using a fuel a vehicle is not designed for can mean poor mileage, rough running and avoidable repair bills. None of us are against ethanol. We want a fair transition with honest information and real choice.

Our asks are simple. Ensure E0 and E10 are available at every fuel station so people can choose what matches their vehicle. Put clear, prominent labels on every dispenser and nozzle that show the ethanol percentage in plain language. Run a national information drive with automakers and oil companies so people know how to check compatibility in their manual or on the vehicle sticker.

This matters now. The rollout of higher blends is moving fast and every day without labels and choice means more misfuelling and more frustration. Other countries already label ethanol clearly so drivers can match the right fuel. India can meet biofuel goals and still protect consumers with a few practical steps.

We call on the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Central Consumer Protection Authority, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and all Oil Marketing Companies to act quickly, publish a timeline and tell the public where E0 and E10 are stocked.

Please sign and share. Add your city and vehicle model in the comments so decision makers can see how many of us this affects. Let’s make the transition transparent, fair and safe for everyone.