Rahul Gandhi Claims E20 Petrol Contains 42% Ethanol, Cites Karnataka Lab Tests
· India · India Today, Times of India
Rahul Gandhi accused major oil companies of supplying petrol with ethanol content exceeding the 20 per cent limit based on lab tests of samples from seven Karnataka districts. He stated that 11 of 14 samples tested at an accredited laboratory contained more than 20 per cent ethanol, with Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum recording 31.2 and 30.5 per cent respectively. The dispute has renewed concerns over ethanol-blended petrol quality and vehicle compatibility across Indian roads. The Karnataka government and oil marketing companies are contesting these findings amid ongoing transparency debates about testing processes.
Why it matters
Millions of vehicle owners face potential damage to their vehicles from higher ethanol content, while fuel companies must clarify testing transparency and compliance with national blending norms.
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