From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.‘E20 turned into 420’: Rahul Gandhi alleges petrol samples from Karnataka exceed 20% ethanol limit
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Petrol samples in Karnataka have been reported to contain ethanol levels exceeding the mandated 20 percent limit. Rahul Gandhi described the blend as turning into “420,” alleging that the ethanol content is far above the E20 standard. Oil marketing companies, including IOCL, BPCL and HPCL, have rejected the Karnataka government’s claim that the fuel contains 31 percent ethanol. The issue arises amid broader tensions, with Karnataka sugarcane farmers threatening a state‑wide stir if the government does not meet a November 20 deadline.
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The state government has asked the Union government to explain the ethanol concentrations found in the samples.
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The Karnataka govt has alleged that petrol samples from several oil marketing companies contained ethanol levels exceeding the prescribed 20% blending limit, with tests recording up to 31.2%.
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