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Petroleum Ministry Rejects 20%+ Ethanol Blending Claims in Karnataka
✍️ TOI India
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 03:43 PM
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The Centre has clarified that all petrol samples tested in Karnataka strictly comply with E20 standards, rejecting reports of excessive ethanol blending.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has officially rejected claims that petrol in Karnataka contains more than 20% ethanol. The Centre clarified that all fuel samples collected from various locations in the state have been tested and found to fully comply with the mandated E20 specifications.
According to the ministry, laboratory analysis confirmed that the quality standards are being met across the board. The reports suggesting excessive blending were dismissed after the official review of the tested samples indicated no deviation from the approved limits.
This clarification aims to address public concerns regarding fuel quality and adherence to national blending targets. The government emphasized that the ethanol blending program in Karnataka is proceeding in strict accordance with the guidelines set by authorities.
According to the ministry, laboratory analysis confirmed that the quality standards are being met across the board. The reports suggesting excessive blending were dismissed after the official review of the tested samples indicated no deviation from the approved limits.
This clarification aims to address public concerns regarding fuel quality and adherence to national blending targets. The government emphasized that the ethanol blending program in Karnataka is proceeding in strict accordance with the guidelines set by authorities.