Karnataka govt stands by report of over 20% ethanol in petrol, questions oil firms' data on blending

Karnataka minister Rizwan Arshad said state stands by its findings that petrol samples contained more than prescribed 20% ethanol, with some showing up to 31.2%
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E20 row: Karnataka stands by 31% ethanol claim, questions oil firms' explainationIndiaToday · 16h ago
'OMC labs' failure to provide ethanol percentage raised suspicion': Karnataka on 'excess' blending in petrolThe Karnataka government accuses oil marketing companies of exceeding 20% ethanol in petrol, raising engine safety concerns. State demands consumer choice for E10, E20, E30, and pure petrol options ...Deccan Herald · 14h ago
Karnataka tests petrol samples at 67 locations over ethanol blending complaints: CM ShivakumarThe Hindu · 15h ago- Petrol in Karnataka found to have excess ethanol blending, Kerala begins fuel inspectionsIndiaToday · 17h ago
E20 row: Keralam to test petrol for excess ethanol blending after Karnataka findingsThe Keralam government has ordered tests on petrol samples from four districts following allegations that oil companies are selling fuel with ethanol content ab ...The News Minute · 18h ago
Karnataka’s ethanol-blended petrol test results warrant full investigation: Travel operators’ bodyThe Hindu · 1h agoAfter Karnataka's E20 shocker, Keralam collects petrol samples to check ethanol contentKeralam has started collecting petrol samples to test ethanol levels following concerns raised by Karnataka. The state, represented by Minister Anoop Jacob, emphasized consumer rights regarding fuel quality. Inspections have occurred at fuel stations in Kochi, with samples sent for laboratory…Times of India · 2h ago
Excess ethanol in petrol: Keralam launches random checks at pumps after Karnataka detects high levelsThe Hindu · 8h ago
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