Karnataka Minister Blames Gadkari for Ethanol Blending Crisis
Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil accused Union Minister Nitin Gadkari of causing the ethanol blending crisis by allowing ethanol blending in petrol beyond prescribed limits. Patil demanded a comprehensive investigation and cited lab tests showing ethanol blends as high as 31% in Karnataka, exceeding the E20 standard. He urged the Centre to trust test results and consult sugar industry leaders like Murugesh Nirani and Prabhakar Kore.
The Hindu··Bengaluru



