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Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsEthanol Blending Row: DK Shivakumar Targets Centre Over Vehicle Damage Claims
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Amid BJP protests over rising fuel prices in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has intensified criticism of ethanol‑blended petrol, alleging that high ethanol content harms vehicle performance, reduces mileage and damages engines. He urged the opposition to raise these concerns alongside price issues and said the Centre should be held responsible for the alleged vehicle damage. Shivakumar argued that the BJP should first address the impact of ethanol blending before focusing on price hikes.
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left · 3 outlets
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said that the Central Government should answer about the adulteration of petrol with Ethanol which has damaged the engines, reduced the mileage and life of vehicles across the State. He was speaking to media persons in Mysuru Airport on ednesday. Karnataka…
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center · 1 outlet
Reacting to the BJP's protest against price rise in Bengaluru, he said the opposition party should also raise concerns over the alleged adverse impact of ethanol blending on vehicles.
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Shivakumar alleges that excessive ethanol blending had affected vehicle mileage and damaged engines
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Reacting to the BJP's protest against price rise in Bengaluru, he said the opposition party should also raise concerns over the alleged adverse impact of ethanol blending on vehicles.
