Kerala launches random ethanol inspections after Karnataka reports high blends

Kerala launches random ethanol inspections after Karnataka reports high blends

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Kerala's government said it has begun random checks of petrol stations in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur to verify ethanol content, after high levels were reported in neighboring Karnataka. Earlier, a Karnataka state minister reported that most fuel samples taken from petrol pumps contained ethanol above the legal 20% cap, prompting calls for compensation and tighter oversight. Laboratory tests in the state found blends as high as 31.

2%, and the chief minister announced testing of petrol at 67 sites following motorists' complaints about a 31. 5% ethanol blend. The Karnataka government has asked the central government to take action against oil marketing companies.

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Karnataka government Rizwan Arshad Indian Oil Corporation Limited Hindustan Petroleum Bharat Petroleum Nayara Energy Shell Mangalore Refinery Union government

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Karnataka, India

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The claim that a Karnataka state minister reported most fuel samples exceeding the 20% legal ethanol limit was partially confirmed. The claim that laboratory analysis in Karnataka found ethanol blends up to 31% was also partially confirmed.

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9 novembre 2026
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Excess ethanol in petrol: Keralam launches random checks at pumps after Karnataka detects high levels
Excess ethanol in petrol: Keralam launches random checks at pumps after Karnataka detects high levels

The Hindu • 09 nov. 08h15

Kerala's government has started random inspections of petrol stations in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur to verify ethanol content after high levels were reported in Karnataka.

Crédibilité 82% Manip. 8% Centre
Karnataka tests petrol samples at 67 locations over ethanol blending complaints: CM Shivakumar
Karnataka tests petrol samples at 67 locations over ethanol blending complaints: CM Shivakumar

The Hindu • 09 nov. 01h24

Karnataka collected and analysed petrol from 67 locations after motorists reported problems they attribute to a 31.5% ethanol blend, and the state government has asked the central government for action.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 32% Gauche
6 novembre 2026
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Lab tests show ethanol blend in petrol as high as 31% in Karnataka
Lab tests show ethanol blend in petrol as high as 31% in Karnataka

The Hindu • 06 nov. 14h16

Laboratory analysis of petrol samples in Karnataka showed ethanol blends up to 31.2%, prompting the state government to call for greater transparency and possible penalties for oil companies.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 12% Centre
Karnataka finds ethanol blending of up to 31.2% in petrol, seeks explanation from Union government
Karnataka finds ethanol blending of up to 31.2% in petrol, seeks explanation from Union government

The News Minute • 06 nov. 08h21

State tests of 63 petrol samples found ethanol content exceeding the mandated 20% blend, with the highest level at 31.2%, prompting Karnataka officials to demand answers from the Union government.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 18% Centre
India's Karnataka finds fuel samples exceeding 20% ethanol limit, state minister says
India's Karnataka finds fuel samples exceeding 20% ethanol limit, state minister says

Reuters • 06 nov. 06h53

A Karnataka state minister reported that the majority of fuel samples taken from petrol stations contained ethanol above the legal 20% cap, prompting calls for compensation and stricter oversight.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 8% Centre

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