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Automobile
Karnataka Accuses Petrol of Excess Ethanol Levels
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:17 PM
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Karnataka authorities have alleged that petrol sold in the state contains ethanol levels exceeding the permissible limit, sparking a controversy over fuel quality.
Karnataka has raised concerns that the petrol sold within its borders contains ethanol levels that surpass the permissible limit set by regulatory authorities.
The state’s claim points to a potential breach in fuel quality standards, prompting questions about the testing and certification processes used by suppliers.
The controversy has attracted attention from both industry stakeholders and consumer groups, who are calling for a thorough review of the petrol supply chain to ensure compliance with national guidelines.
The state’s claim points to a potential breach in fuel quality standards, prompting questions about the testing and certification processes used by suppliers.
The controversy has attracted attention from both industry stakeholders and consumer groups, who are calling for a thorough review of the petrol supply chain to ensure compliance with national guidelines.