Karnataka Alleges Petrol Exceeds Ethanol Blending Limit by 11.2%
· Automobile · Times of India, India Today
Karnataka government alleged petrol sold across seven districts contained ethanol up to 31.2%, well above the 20% prescribed limit. Laboratory tests at Bengaluru-based Shriram Research Institute found Indian Oil Corporation Ltd at 31.2% and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd at 30.5%. Other BPCL Speed recorded 26.5%, Nayara 26.1% and Shell 25.5%. The government claimed excess blending could reduce vehicle mileage and damage fuel system components, citing 99% of India's 35 crore vehicles are not designed for blends above E20.
Why it matters
Consumers across Karnataka face potential vehicle damage and reduced fuel efficiency from undisclosed ethanol levels, while the government demands compensation and mandatory blend disclosure at pumps.
Read the original report — Times of India
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