Karnataka E20 Petrol| K'taka Flags E20 Petrol Over 30% Ethanol Blend, Oil Companies Dispute Findings
Karnataka has raised concerns over the ethanol content in E20 petrol, claiming state tests detected blends exceeding the prescribed 20% limit. Two samples reportedly showed ethanol levels of 31.2% and 30.5%. Oil companies have rejected the findings and questioned the testing methodology, while the Centre maintains that its tests found E20 petrol within permissible limits. The Karnataka government has defended its sampling process, with oil companies seeking joint testing to resolve the growing controversy.
