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Automobile
Kerala Begins Petrol Testing After Karnataka Detects 31% Ethanol in E20
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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Kerala has launched a testing program for petrol at its fuel stations following Karnataka's discovery of 31% ethanol content in E20 fuel.
Kerala has announced a new testing initiative for petrol sold at its fuel stations after a recent audit in Karnataka revealed that the E20 blend contained 31% ethanol, well above the permissible limit.
The Karnataka report, released by the state’s fuel quality department, raised concerns about the integrity of blended fuels across the country.
Ethanol is added to gasoline to reduce emissions, but excessive levels can damage engines and affect performance. The Kerala government has therefore decided to conduct on‑site checks to ensure compliance with national standards.
The testing will begin next week, with state officials and fuel distributors collaborating to verify ethanol concentrations and maintain fuel quality for consumers.
The Karnataka report, released by the state’s fuel quality department, raised concerns about the integrity of blended fuels across the country.
Ethanol is added to gasoline to reduce emissions, but excessive levels can damage engines and affect performance. The Kerala government has therefore decided to conduct on‑site checks to ensure compliance with national standards.
The testing will begin next week, with state officials and fuel distributors collaborating to verify ethanol concentrations and maintain fuel quality for consumers.