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Oil companies reject Karnataka’s claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, seek test reports

Oil companies reject Karnataka’s claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, seek test reports

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Rahul Gandhi has publicly questioned the central government after Karnataka’s laboratory tests of petrol samples from seven districts indicated ethanol levels above the 20 % limit in several cases. He cited results showing more than 20 % ethanol in 11 of 14 samples and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to disclose the actual ethanol content in fuel tanks. Oil marketing companies have rejected the Karnataka findings, saying their fuel complies with regulatory standards. The opposition leader’s remarks highlight a dispute over whether the ethanol blending in Karnataka’s petrol exceeds the mandated limit.

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  • center · 3 outlets

    State-run oil companies have disputed Karnataka’s claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, saying E20 fuel supplied across the state meets prescribed standards.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 4 outlets

    Tests detect ethanol levels up to 31.2 per cent, raising mileage concerns

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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State-run oil companies have disputed Karnataka’s claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, saying E20 fuel supplied across the state meets prescribed standards.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

Oil companies reject Karnataka’s claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, seek test reports

State-run oil companies have disputed Karnataka’s claim of 26-31% ethanol in petrol, saying E20 fuel supplied across the state meets prescribed standards.

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Rahul Gandhi questions Centre over excess ethanol in E20 petrol, seeks action against oil companies

Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding high ethanol levels in petrol sold in Karnataka. He claims that numerous petrol samples exceeded the prescribed limit of 20%. Oil marketing companies have disputed these allegations, asserting their fuel meets regulatory standards. Karnataka authorities are…

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