Oil Giants Dispute Karnataka Minister's Ethanol Claim in E20 Petrol

Three major Indian oil companies have disputed claims made by a Karnataka minister regarding the ethanol content in E20 petrol. The companies, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum, issued a joint statement asserting that the claims were not supported by testing conducted according to prescribed statutory and technical procedures. The statement did not specify the nature of the minister's claims or the testing methods used. The dispute highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of ethanol as a fuel additive in India.