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Karnataka Petrol Found with 31% Ethanol – Highest Level Recorded in IOCL Sample
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 11:12 AM
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A recent quality check revealed that petrol sold in Karnataka contained 31% ethanol, the highest concentration found in an Indian Oil Corporation sample.
A quality audit conducted by the state’s fuel regulatory authority found that petrol sold at several stations in Karnataka contained 31% ethanol, a figure that surpasses all previous records for Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) samples.
The sample was collected from a major IOCL outlet in the state and tested at a certified laboratory. The elevated ethanol level exceeds the permissible limit of 15% set by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Officials have issued a notice to the concerned stations, instructing them to rectify the fuel composition immediately. The Ministry has also announced a review of supply chain protocols to prevent recurrence.
Consumers are advised to report any abnormal fuel quality to the nearest fuel station or the state’s fuel quality helpline. The incident has prompted a broader discussion on fuel adulteration and the need for stricter monitoring.
The government’s response will include a comprehensive audit of all fuel stations in Karnataka to ensure compliance with national standards.
The sample was collected from a major IOCL outlet in the state and tested at a certified laboratory. The elevated ethanol level exceeds the permissible limit of 15% set by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Officials have issued a notice to the concerned stations, instructing them to rectify the fuel composition immediately. The Ministry has also announced a review of supply chain protocols to prevent recurrence.
Consumers are advised to report any abnormal fuel quality to the nearest fuel station or the state’s fuel quality helpline. The incident has prompted a broader discussion on fuel adulteration and the need for stricter monitoring.
The government’s response will include a comprehensive audit of all fuel stations in Karnataka to ensure compliance with national standards.