Lab tests show ethanol blend in petrol is as high as 31% higher than 20% E20 petrol in Karnataka government
The Hindu
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Karnataka authorities have found ethanol concentrations reaching up to 31.2 percent in statewide petrol samples, surpassing the declared 20 percent level. Hindustan Times and NDTV report that the state government is asking the Union government for explanations and federal intervention following the tests in Bengaluru. The Hindu adds that the state's food and consumer affairs minister is pressing for oil marketing companies to face penalties alongside a dedicated relief fund to reimburse affected consumers.
Written by HeadlineShine from 3 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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- Hindustan Times reported it
- NDTV reported it
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