E20 has become 420: Rahul Gandhi on excess ethanol in Karnataka petrol samples
AI summary
Rahul Gandhi alleges major oil companies exceeded the 20% ethanol limit in Karnataka petrol, citing lab tests showing up to 31.2% content. The oil marketing companies dispute these findings, claiming the sampling process was flawed and their fuel meets national standards.
Key takeaways
- Rahul Gandhi claims 11 of 14 Karnataka petrol samples exceeded the 20% ethanol limit.
- Oil companies dispute the findings, citing procedural flaws in the sampling process.
- The dispute has intensified scrutiny over the quality and transparency of India's E20 program.
- Karnataka officials seek action against companies for allegedly supplying non-compliant fuel.
Read the original at India Today
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