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‘Not supported by tests’: Petroleum ministry rejects over 20% ethanol blending in Karnataka

The Centre has clarified that all ethanol blending in Karnataka's petrol meets E20 specifications set by authorities. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that all tested…

'Not supported by tests': Petroleum ministry rejects over 20% ethanol blending in Karnataka
'Not supported by tests': Petroleum ministry rejects over 20% ethanol blending in Karnataka — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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The Centre has clarified that all ethanol blending in Karnataka's petrol meets E20 specifications set by authorities. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that all tested samples in the state complied with quality standards. Reports claiming excessive blending were rejected after the analysis of samples collected from various locations.

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