BusinessPhoto: Prabhat KhabarKarnataka Probe Finds Up to 31% Ethanol in E20 Petrol Samples
A Karnataka government investigation found ethanol levels exceeding 20% in 11 out of 14 petrol samples from seven districts, with one sample reaching 31.2%. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns in the Lok Sabha, accusing oil companies of exceeding ethanol limits. Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL disputed the findings, citing standard compliance and questioning the sampling process. The controversy sparked debate over E20 petrol's impact on older vehicles designed for E10.
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