Petrol sold with ethanol levels of 31.2% alleged; government demands action against oil companies

The Karnataka government alleged that major oil companies are supplying petrol with ethanol levels exceeding the prescribed 20% limit. According to Minister Rizwan Arshad, samples collected from Bengaluru, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Mangaluru, and Tumakuru showed ethanol levels of 31.2% and 30.5% in samples from IOCL and HPCL, respectively. The government stated that this excessive mixture causes heavy economic burden, reduced mileage, and potential damage to vehicle components.