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‘Engines failing’: DKS accuses Centre of ‘cover up’ amid ethanol blending row

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday targeted the Centre over allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol, claiming that thousands of vehicles were experiencing problems, including repeated…

'Engines failing': DKS accuses Centre of 'cover up' amid ethanol belnding row
'Engines failing': DKS accuses Centre of 'cover up' amid ethanol belnding row — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday targeted the Centre over allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol, claiming that thousands of vehicles were experiencing problems, including repeated engine failures and reduced mileage. He said the state government had collected samples from 67 locations and was investigating complaints about ethanol levels exceeding the prescribed limit.

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