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After Karnataka, Kerala Collects Random Fuel Samples To Test Ethanol Blend

Kerala collecting random fuel samples to test ethanol blend follows Karnataka action.

Context

What happened: Kerala collected random fuel samples to test the ethanol blend after Karnataka reported findings on E20 petrol. Key numbers: The Union oil ministry said all 893 samples of E20 petrol tested from public sector outlets across 27 states and Union Territories met prescribed quality standards. Why it matters: The ministry rejected Karnataka's findings, and Kerala's sampling extends scrutiny of E20 fuel quality to another state.

What changed

Kerala collected random fuel samples to test the ethanol blend after Karnataka reported findings on E20 petrol.

Why it matters

The ministry rejected Karnataka's findings, and Kerala's sampling extends scrutiny of E20 fuel quality to another state.

Sources

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