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Explained: What is the ethanol issue in Karnataka and why have OMCs rejected the state govt’s excess blending claims?

State-run OMCs have rejected Karnataka's claims that petrol at some outlets contained up to 31.2% ethanol, questioning the sampling and testing methods. They say E20 supplies meet BIS…

Explained: What is the ethanol issue in Karnataka and why have OMCs rejected the state govt's excess blending claims?
Explained: What is the ethanol issue in Karnataka and why have OMCs rejected the state govt's excess blending claims? — image via Livemint — Credit: Livemint

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State-run OMCs have rejected Karnataka's claims that petrol at some outlets contained up to 31.2% ethanol, questioning the sampling and testing methods. They say E20 supplies meet BIS standards and have sought independent testing of the disputed samples.

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