Kerala launches random ethanol inspections after Karnataka reports high blends

The Hindu • 9 Նոյ 08:15

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.

The Hindu • 9 Նոյ 01:24

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.

The Hindu • 6 Նոյ 14:16

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.

The News Minute • 6 Նոյ 08:21

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.

Reuters • 6 Նոյ 06:53

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.