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Karnataka fuel tests reveal ethanol levels above legal limits
Reported by Abhishek Tiwari (Copy Editor) · The Hindu - Business ·
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsA major controversy has emerged over ethanol blending in petrol after the Karnataka government claimed that fuel samples collected from multiple districts contained ethanol levels significantly above India's permitted E20 limit.
Context
Ethanol blending is part of India's push to reduce oil imports and lower vehicle emissions by mixing plant-based alcohol into regular petrol. The E20 standard means petrol can legally contain up to twenty percent ethanol, so levels higher than that can cause engine trouble in vehicles not built for it.
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What Happened
The Karnataka government stated that petrol samples from various districts crossed the legal E20 blending limit, touching up to 31 percent ethanol content.
Why It Matters
Higher ethanol content than what vehicle engines are designed to handle can damage car and bike parts over time, leading to higher repair costs for vehicle owners.
What Happens Next
Authorities may conduct broader checks across other states and fuel stations to verify if excess blending is widespread.
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