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Kerala tightens fuel checks after Karnataka flags E20 blending breach
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:02 PM
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Kerala has intensified inspections of fuel stations following reports from Karnataka that ethanol blending in E20 petrol exceeded the prescribed 20% limit.
Kerala authorities have stepped up verification procedures at fuel outlets across the state in response to concerns raised by Karnataka. The action follows indications that the ethanol content in E20 petrol may have exceeded the mandated 20% limit in certain batches.
The move aims to ensure strict compliance with national fuel quality standards and to prevent the distribution of non-compliant fuel to consumers. Officials are now scrutinizing supply chains and storage facilities to identify any discrepancies in the blending process.
This development highlights the ongoing regulatory focus on maintaining the integrity of the ethanol-blended fuel program. By coordinating with neighboring states, Kerala seeks to address potential supply chain irregularities before they affect local fuel quality.
The move aims to ensure strict compliance with national fuel quality standards and to prevent the distribution of non-compliant fuel to consumers. Officials are now scrutinizing supply chains and storage facilities to identify any discrepancies in the blending process.
This development highlights the ongoing regulatory focus on maintaining the integrity of the ethanol-blended fuel program. By coordinating with neighboring states, Kerala seeks to address potential supply chain irregularities before they affect local fuel quality.