Karnataka Tests Find Higher Ethanol Levels in Petrol
Lab tests done for the Karnataka government found the ethanol content in some petrol as much as 31% higher than the 20% E20 blend. The state's food and consumer affairs minister wants oil marketing companies penalised and an E20 spoilage fund created to compensate consumers.
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India has been raising the share of ethanol in petrol, and E20 (20% ethanol) is now common at pumps. Oil marketing companies such as IOC, BPCL and HPCL sell this fuel, so complaints about blend levels affect both consumers and fuel makers.
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