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'Not supported by tests': Petroleum ministry rejects over 20% ethanol blending in Karnataka

'Not supported by tests': Petroleum ministry rejects over 20% ethanol blending in Karnataka

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    Indian Oil says 893 petrol samples across 27 states and UTs, including 56 from Karnataka, met the prescribed ethanol limit, disputing claims of excessive blending.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 1 outlet

    The Centre has clarified that all ethanol blending in Karnataka's petrol meets E20 specifications set by authorities. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that all tested samples in the state complied with quality standards. Reports claiming excessive blending were rejected after the…

    — The Times of India

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The Centre has clarified that all ethanol blending in Karnataka's petrol meets E20 specifications set by authorities. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that all tested samples in the state complied with quality standards. Reports claiming excessive blending were rejected after the…

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'Not supported by tests': Petroleum ministry rejects over 20% ethanol blending in Karnataka

The Centre has clarified that all ethanol blending in Karnataka's petrol meets E20 specifications set by authorities. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that all tested samples in the state complied with quality standards. Reports claiming excessive blending were rejected after the…

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