Karnataka CM targets fuel blending standards as ethanol probe findings due
· India · Times of India, Outlook India
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said investigations into ethanol blending exceeding 30% against the 20% limit covered fuel processing units across the state. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad is set to release a detailed report Monday with documentary evidence on blending locations and methods. The CM warned against raising blending ratios purely for profit from cheaper ethanol, stating public safety is paramount. BJP leader BY Vijayendra challenged the state government to disclose testing standards and cooperate with oil companies on joint verification. Opposition leader R Ashoka questioned the reliability of sample collection methods and lab capabilities.
Why it matters
Karnataka fuel consumers face potential health and engine risks if petrol contains unregulated ethanol levels, while oil marketing companies defend their testing records and question the state's sampling methodology.
Read the original report — Times of India
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