Kerala Begins Petrol Sampling After Karnataka Ethanol Claims

Economy · First reported 9 Nov, 07:38 · Updated 07:49

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Kerala has begun inspecting petrol and taking samples for ethanol testing after claims in Karnataka about excess ethanol. The Union oil ministry said testing of 893 E20 samples from public-sector outlets across 27 states and Union Territories found they met prescribed standards.

Kerala began petrol inspections and sample testing following claims in Karnataka about excess ethanol.
NDTV reports that Kerala is collecting random fuel samples to test ethanol blending.
The Union oil ministry rejected Karnataka’s findings and said all 893 E20 samples it tested met prescribed quality standards.

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Key facts

Kerala action: Inspections and petrol sample testing began; NDTV describes collection of random fuel samples.
Oil ministry testing: The ministry said 893 E20 samples met prescribed quality standards.
Testing coverage: Public-sector outlets across 27 states and Union Territories.