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Karnataka Minister Says E20 Fuel Contains Over 30% Ethanol, Calls for Consumer Relief Fund
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 11:10 AM
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The Karnataka minister asserted that recent petrol tests reveal the E20 blend has more than 30% ethanol, and urged the government to set up a consumer relief fund.
Karnataka's senior minister highlighted findings from recent fuel quality tests, stating that the E20 gasoline being sold across the state contains ethanol levels exceeding 30 percent, far above the stipulated 20 percent blend. The minister argued that such a deviation could affect vehicle performance and fuel economy, prompting concerns among motorists.
In response, the minister called on the state government to create a dedicated consumer relief fund to compensate drivers who may face higher maintenance costs or reduced mileage due to the higher ethanol content. He emphasized that transparency in fuel composition is essential for consumer trust.
The demand comes as the state continues its push for greener fuels, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring that the quality standards set by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell are strictly adhered to. Authorities have been asked to verify the test results and take corrective action if the claims are substantiated.
No official comment has yet been received from the petroleum regulatory bodies, but the minister indicated that further investigations will be launched to confirm the exact ethanol percentage in the E20 batch currently in circulation.
In response, the minister called on the state government to create a dedicated consumer relief fund to compensate drivers who may face higher maintenance costs or reduced mileage due to the higher ethanol content. He emphasized that transparency in fuel composition is essential for consumer trust.
The demand comes as the state continues its push for greener fuels, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring that the quality standards set by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell are strictly adhered to. Authorities have been asked to verify the test results and take corrective action if the claims are substantiated.
No official comment has yet been received from the petroleum regulatory bodies, but the minister indicated that further investigations will be launched to confirm the exact ethanol percentage in the E20 batch currently in circulation.