Petrol being sold with over 30% ethanol, way above limit: Karnataka governent

What happened: The Karnataka government alleged that petrol sold by major oil marketing companies in the state contained ethanol above the prescribed 20% limit, with lab tests recording up to 31.2%, and sought action against the companies. Key numbers: Ethanol content was 31.2% in IOCL petrol and Why it matters: The state alleged that in-house lab reports from IOCL and BPCL did not disclose ethanol content, raising questions about transparency. It claimed excess blending could reduce mileage and damage fuel pumps, injectors, filters, hoses and seals, and sought compensation for consumers.

The Karnataka government alleged that petrol sold by major oil marketing companies in the state contained ethanol above the prescribed 20% limit, with lab tests recording up to 31.2%, and sought action against the companies.

The state alleged that in-house lab reports from IOCL and BPCL did not disclose ethanol content, raising questions about transparency. It claimed excess blending could reduce mileage and damage fuel pumps, injectors, filters, hoses and seals, and sought compensation for consumers.