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'E20 Turned Into 420': Rahul Accuses Govt Of 'Stealing Petrol'
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What Happened?
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for allegedly allowing petrol in Karnataka to contain over 31% ethanol, exceeding the 20% limit. He accused the government of 'stealing petrol' from public cars.
Key points
- Rahul Gandhi claims petrol in Karnataka contains up to 31% ethanol.
- The Karnataka government alleges major oil companies are supplying petrol exceeding the 20% ethanol limit.
- Tests showed ethanol levels as high as 31.2% at IOCL and 30.5% at HPCL.
- Oil marketing companies reject these claims, stating tests were not conducted properly.
- The companies assert that E20 petrol supplied conforms to the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Key insights
- If the allegations are true, consumers may face increased vehicle maintenance costs.
- The controversy could lead to regulatory scrutiny of oil marketing companies.
- Public trust in government fuel standards may decline if the claims are substantiated.
Why it matters
This issue could affect consumers' vehicle performance and fuel costs due to improper ethanol blending.
Entities
Rahul Gandhi· PersonKarnataka· StateIndian Oil Corporation Limited· CompanyBharat Petroleum Corporation Limited· CompanyHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited· Company
Source
Times Now
