‘Experimenting on 1.3bn people’: Priyank Kharge alleges excess ethanol blending
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Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge says lab tests show petrol ethanol blending up to 35‑40%, far above the 20% limit, accusing the centre of misleading the public and favoring firms linked to ministers. State oil firms IOCL, HPCL and BPCL reject the claims, asserting their fuel meets the 19‑21% standard and questioning the testing methods.
Key takeaways
- Lab reports accredited by NABL indicated ethanol levels as high as 35‑40% in some petrol samples.
- Rahul Gandhi highlighted test results from seven Karnataka districts showing 11 of 14 samples exceeding the 20% limit.
- Major oil marketing companies claim their E20 fuel complies with IS 17021 specifications and dispute the state’s testing methodology.
- Vehicle manufacturers have warned that high ethanol blends could damage engines and reduce mileage.
Read the original at Times of India
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