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Excess Ethanol in Petrol Raises National Concern, Says DK Shivakumar
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What Happened?
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has raised alarms over petrol containing over 30% ethanol, warning of public safety risks. Thousands of complaints from motorists have been reported.
Key points
- Karnataka government claims petrol sold contains over 30% ethanol.
- Thousands of complaints from motorists about vehicle issues.
- Investigation into ethanol blending is ongoing with samples collected from 67 locations.
- Tests revealed ethanol concentrations exceeding the 20% limit in several samples.
- Minister Rizwan Arshad has called for a compensation fund for affected motorists.
Key insights
- The investigation may reveal widespread malpractice in fuel blending.
- Public awareness of fuel quality issues could increase consumer demand for transparency.
- Potential legal actions against oil companies could arise from the findings.
Why it matters
The issue could affect motorists' safety and fuel efficiency nationwide.
Entities
DK Shivakumar· PersonKarnataka· StateIndian Oil Corporation Limited· CompanyHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited· CompanyShell· CompanyBPCL· CompanyShriram Research Institute· Organization
Source
India Today
