BPCL Denies Excess Ethanol Claims in Karnataka E20 Petrol, Cites 893 Tests

Bharat Petroleum Corp. (BPCL) has officially rejected claims that the E20 petrol sold in Karnataka contains higher than permissible levels of ethanol. The company said it has conducted 893 laboratory tests on samples from the state, all of which met the required standards for an E20 blend. BPCL stated that the results demonstrate the fuel’s compliance with the national specifications for ethanol content. No further details were provided about the source of the allegations. The company’s statement underscores its commitment to maintaining fuel quality across its distribution network.