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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has raised a national concern over excessive ethanol mixing at petrol bunks, saying thousands of vehicle owners have complained of problems such as engines stopping. He said the state has informed the central government about 67 locations and that samples have been collected. According to the CM, about 30 percent of the investigation is complete and the evidence, including test reports and documents, will be presented to the public on November 9. While oil marketing companies deny the allegations, Shivakumar maintains that the mixing is occurring at the bunks and that he has the relevant documents.
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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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"We have checked; the mixing is happening at the petrol bunks. Where it is being distributed, mixing is happening there; we have all the documents," he said
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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has backed allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol sold in the state, claiming levels exceed the approved E20 limit. He said samples had been collected from 67 locations and an investigation was underway, with a minister set to present evidence and…
