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Karnataka Minister Alleges Excess Ethanol in Petrol, Cites Lab Reports
✍️ Times of India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 02:43 PM
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has accused the central government of exceeding mandated ethanol blending levels in petrol, citing laboratory findings that reportedly show higher concentrations than officially declared.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has raised concerns regarding the actual ethanol content in petrol, alleging that the levels may exceed the officially stated limits. He suggested that certain laboratory reports indicate a higher proportion of ethanol than what is publicly communicated by the government.
These allegations are reportedly supported by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has shared information about high ethanol levels detected in fuel samples collected from Karnataka. The claims suggest a potential discrepancy between official figures and on-ground realities concerning the national fuel blending program.
State-run oil marketing companies have, however, refuted these findings. They maintain that their operations are in compliance with the established national standards for ethanol blending in petrol, asserting the accuracy of their reported figures.
These allegations are reportedly supported by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has shared information about high ethanol levels detected in fuel samples collected from Karnataka. The claims suggest a potential discrepancy between official figures and on-ground realities concerning the national fuel blending program.
State-run oil marketing companies have, however, refuted these findings. They maintain that their operations are in compliance with the established national standards for ethanol blending in petrol, asserting the accuracy of their reported figures.