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Excess Ethanol Mixture Found in Petrol Supplied in Karnataka: Rizwan

Excess Ethanol Mixture Found in Petrol Supplied in Karnataka: Rizwan
Image: Prajavani

Minister Rizwan Arshad alleged that petrol supplied in Karnataka contains excess ethanol mixture beyond the prescribed limit. He stated that tests conducted by NABL accredited and ISO certified laboratories found ethanol mixtures of 31.2% in IOCL petrol and 30.5% in HPCL petrol in some samples. Arshad demanded that the central government clarify the matter and take strict action against the excess ethanol mixture.

Originally reported by Prajavani Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
PetrolEthanolRizwan ArshadKarnatakaFuel Quality