E20 Fuel Controversy: Karnataka Claims Ethanol Blending Up To 30%, Kerala Orders Tests | India Today
A major controversy has erupted over ethanol blending in fuel across South India, with the Karnataka government alleging that petrol supplied to retail outlets contains ethanol levels exceeding the permitted 20% limit, reaching up to 30%. The state claims tests from multiple locations exposed excessive blending and demanded an independent central testing mechanism. Following Karnataka's findings, Kerala ordered fuel quality checks across four districts amid motorist concerns over vehicle damage…