More than 30% ethanol in E20, says Karnataka minister
More than 30% ethanol in E20, says Karnataka minister
- ✓More than 30% ethanol in E20, says Karnataka minister
- ✓Samples were collected from 63 petrol bunks across the state and 14 of them had ethanol above the prescribed limit, he said.
- ✓Fuel retailers said 56 samples from Karnataka, tested in a nationwide drive, were found to contain ethanol in the prescribed 19-21% range.
- ✓Atul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism.
NewsIndia NewsMore than 30% ethanol in E20, says Karnataka minister Karnataka minister Rizwan Arshad Friday alleged that tests at state-authorised labs found "excess" mixing of ethanol in E20 fuel, as high as 31.2% in some cases.
Samples were collected from 63 petrol bunks across the state and 14 of them had ethanol above the prescribed limit, he said. PSUs denied the claim, saying it was not supported by tests conducted under statutory and technical procedures.
Fuel retailers said 56 samples from Karnataka, tested in a nationwide drive, were found to contain ethanol in the prescribed 19-21% range. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app. Atul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism.
Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues.
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| Issuing Authority | Times of India National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 6 November 2026 |