'E20 Actually Has Over 30% Ethanol': Karnataka Minister Cites Petrol Tests, Demands Consumer Relief Fund

What happened: Karnataka's Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad announced that 63 petrol samples collected across the state showed up to 31.2 per cent ethanol, against the declared 20 per cent, and demanded a consumer relief fund. Key numbers: 63 petrol samples tested; up to 31.2 per cent ethanol found; declared level was 20 per cent. Why it matters: The minister cited the test results in Bengaluru to press for a consumer relief fund, framing the gap between tested and declared ethanol content as a consumer issue.

Karnataka's Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad announced that 63 petrol samples collected across the state showed up to 31.2 per cent ethanol, against the declared 20 per cent, and demanded a consumer relief fund.

The minister cited the test results in Bengaluru to press for a consumer relief fund, framing the gap between tested and declared ethanol content as a consumer issue.