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Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don't politicise it: Suresh Gopi

Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don't politicise it: Suresh Gopi

What's behind this

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has claimed that petrol sold in the state is being blended with ethanol at levels exceeding the approved E20 limit. He said the mixing is occurring at petrol bunks and that his team has checked the sites, collected samples from 67 locations and possesses documents and test reports. Shivakumar stated that about 30 percent of the investigation is complete and that the findings, including the evidence, will be presented to the public on November 9. He maintains his position despite denials from oil marketing companies.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Suresh Gopi defends E20 petrol amid Kerala and Karnataka scrutiny. Read about ethanol blending allegations and fuel sample inspections.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 2 outlets

    Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi on Sunday said the Karnataka and Keralam governments were free to test petrol samples to ascertain their ethanol content but cautioned against politicising the issue. His remarks came after the Karnataka government claimed that tests conducted by it had detected…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 1 outlet

    Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi emphasized the freedom of Karnataka and Keralam governments to conduct petrol tests. He also mentioned that the Centre has scientific backing for its ethanol blending policy. Gopi explained that a 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol has been approved and will be…

    — The Economic Times

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Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi emphasized the freedom of Karnataka and Keralam governments to conduct petrol tests. He also mentioned that the Centre has scientific backing for its ethanol blending policy. Gopi explained that a 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol has been approved and will be…

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

    Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don't politicise it: Suresh Gopi

    Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi emphasized the freedom of Karnataka and Keralam governments to conduct petrol tests. He also mentioned that the Centre has scientific backing for its ethanol blending policy. Gopi explained that a 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol has been approved and will be…

    Read at The Economic Times ↗
  2. 1 hour later
  3. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don’t politicise it: Suresh Gopi

    Thrissur: Union MoS Suresh Gopi on Sunday said the Karnataka and Keralam governments were free to test petrol samples to ascertain their ethanol content but cautioned against politicising the issue. His remarks came after the Karnataka government claimed that tests conducted by it had detected…

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  4. 24 minutes later
  5. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

    Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don’t politicise it: Suresh Gopi

    Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi on Sunday said the Karnataka and Keralam governments were free to test petrol samples to ascertain their ethanol content but cautioned against politicising the issue. His remarks came after the Karnataka government claimed that tests conducted by it had detected…

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  11. The South First Center-Left The South First

    Excessive ethanol blending happening at petrol bunks, alleges D.K. Shivakumar; to present evidence on Nov 9

    The CM said 30 per cent of the investigation has been completed and the findings, including evidence and test reports, will be presented to the public on November 9. The post Excessive ethanol blending happening at petrol bunks, alleges D.K. Shivakumar; to present evidence on Nov 9 appeared first on…

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