Karnataka CM: Ethanol probe covered blending units; findings today
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced a forthcoming report on alleged excessive ethanol blending in fuel stations, claiming levels exceed the 20% limit. Opposition leaders and oil-marketing companies have challenged these findings, questioning the testing methodology and the reliability of the samples.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights potential regulatory and safety concerns regarding fuel quality and the integrity of government-mandated ethanol blending programs in India.
BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar Sunday asserted that investigations into excessive ethanol blend — more than 30% against the prescribed 20% — in fuel stations in the state were comprehensive and covered processing units where the fuel and the chemical are blended.Stating that the Centre cannot shirk its responsibility as public safety is paramount, the CM said food and civil supplies minister Rizwan Arshad will release a detailed report on Monday with documentary evidence on how and where the blend is done.“It is not right to increase the blending ratio just to profit from ethanol available at a lower cost.
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