Kerala Orders Random Ethanol Fuel Testing Following Karnataka Allegations
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
The Kerala government has initiated random inspections at petrol outlets across Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Kannur districts to check ethanol levels in fuel. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announced the inspections on Monday in response to public complaints regarding vehicle damage and following similar allegations raised in Karnataka. Karnataka officials had earlier alleged that oil marketing companies were supplying petrol with ethanol content reaching up to 31.2 percent, well above the 20 percent limit. Jacob stated that samples are being sent to government laboratories with results expected within 10 days, warning that violations will result in outlet sealing and prosecution.
Why it matters
Vehicle owners face potential engine damage if fuel exceeds permissible ethanol limits, prompting state authorities to enforce stricter quality checks on retail outlets.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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