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Karnataka Govt’s Claim of Higher Ethanol in Petrol Disputed by Oil Marketing Companies
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:46 AM
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Oil marketing companies have rejected Karnataka's assertion that petrol sold in the state contains a higher ethanol blend, calling for independent verification.
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have publicly denied the Karnataka government's claim that petrol in the state now carries a higher ethanol content than the standard blend. The state had earlier announced an increase in ethanol blending as part of its effort to improve fuel quality and curb emissions.
The OMCs responded that the data presented by the government does not substantiate the alleged rise in ethanol proportion. They emphasized that any change in blend specifications must be backed by transparent testing and documentation.
In response, the companies have said they will undertake independent laboratory tests and have asked the state to share the methodology used to arrive at its figures. Both parties indicated that the matter will be resolved once verifiable results are available.
The dispute emerges amid a nationwide push by the central government to achieve a 20% ethanol blend across India, making Karnataka's move a focal point for broader policy discussions.
No further comments were offered by either side as they await the outcome of the proposed testing.
The OMCs responded that the data presented by the government does not substantiate the alleged rise in ethanol proportion. They emphasized that any change in blend specifications must be backed by transparent testing and documentation.
In response, the companies have said they will undertake independent laboratory tests and have asked the state to share the methodology used to arrive at its figures. Both parties indicated that the matter will be resolved once verifiable results are available.
The dispute emerges amid a nationwide push by the central government to achieve a 20% ethanol blend across India, making Karnataka's move a focal point for broader policy discussions.
No further comments were offered by either side as they await the outcome of the proposed testing.