BusinessPhoto: The HinduKerala Begins Random Ethanol Checks at Petrol Pumps After Karnataka Findings
Kerala has started random inspections of petrol pumps in four districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Kannur—after Karnataka found ethanol levels in petrol exceeding the prescribed 20%. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announced the checks on November 9, 2026. Samples from Kerala pumps are sent to NABL-accredited labs for analysis. Karnataka reported ethanol blends as high as 31% in E20 petrol.
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