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Center-Left Owned by The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.'Tests not as per norms': Oil Ministry disputes Karnataka’s claim of excess ethanol in petrol
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The Petroleum Ministry disputed Karnataka’s claim that petrol sold at some retail outlets in the state contained 26‑31 per cent ethanol, saying tests carried out by state‑run oil marketing companies found supplies across the country, including… The Ministry added that all 893 samples of E20 petrol drawn from public‑sector oil marketing companies in 27 states and Union Territories conformed to prescribed quality standards, refuting allegations of excessive ethanol blending. The Centre also rejected Karnataka’s claims, flagging incorrect sampling and lab tests.
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New Delhi: The Petroleum Ministry on Saturday disputed claims by the Karnataka government that petrol sold at certain retail outlets in the state contained 26-31 per cent ethanol, saying tests conducted by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) found supplies across the country, including…
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New Delhi: The Petroleum Ministry on Saturday disputed claims by the Karnataka government that petrol sold at certain retail outlets in the state contained 26-31 per cent ethanol, saying tests conducted by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) found supplies across the country, including…
