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CM DK Shivakumar announces testing of petrol samples from 67 locations over ethanol blend issue

CM DK Shivakumar announces testing of petrol samples from 67 locations over ethanol blend issue
Image: Kannada Prabha

CM DK Shivakumar stated that petrol samples were collected and tested from 67 locations due to complaints about increased ethanol blend in vehicle fuels. He added that the concerned minister will provide a report and details of future actions during an official press conference on Monday. The CM stated that the government takes complaints regarding the 31.5% ethanol blend in petrol seriously, and necessary instructions have been given to the ministers and information has been shared with the central government.

Originally reported by Kannada Prabha Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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