BusinessPhoto: Hindustan TimesKerala Inspects Petrol Pumps for Excess Ethanol After Karnataka Report
Kerala's Civil Supplies Department has begun inspecting petrol pumps in four districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Kannur—to check for ethanol content beyond permitted limits following irregularities reported in Karnataka. Samples from nine outlets are sent to authorized labs, with results expected within 10 days. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob stated legal action will follow if excess ethanol is found. No confirmed cases have emerged yet in Kerala.
Hindustan Times·



