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Rahul questions E20 petrol ethanol content, cites Karnataka test results
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:40 AM
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Rahul has raised concerns over the actual ethanol proportion in E20 petrol, pointing to a recent Karnataka test that showed the blend falling short of the 20% target.
Rahul publicly questioned the ethanol content of the E20 petrol currently being sold across India, stating that recent data from Karnataka suggests the blend does not meet the stipulated 20 percent ethanol level. He highlighted the Karnataka test as evidence that the actual proportion of ethanol in the fuel is lower than the mandated figure.
The Karnataka test, carried out by a state agency, examined samples of E20 petrol and reported that the ethanol share fell short of the target. While the exact percentage was not disclosed, the findings indicate a gap between policy specifications and on‑ground reality.
In response, Rahul called for stricter monitoring and independent verification of ethanol blends nationwide. He urged the central government to ensure that fuel suppliers adhere to the blending norms and to make test results publicly available for greater transparency.
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the country's fuel‑blending strategy, which aims to reduce oil imports and promote renewable energy sources. Rahul's intervention adds pressure on authorities to address compliance issues and reinforce the credibility of the E20 programme.
The Karnataka test, carried out by a state agency, examined samples of E20 petrol and reported that the ethanol share fell short of the target. While the exact percentage was not disclosed, the findings indicate a gap between policy specifications and on‑ground reality.
In response, Rahul called for stricter monitoring and independent verification of ethanol blends nationwide. He urged the central government to ensure that fuel suppliers adhere to the blending norms and to make test results publicly available for greater transparency.
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the country's fuel‑blending strategy, which aims to reduce oil imports and promote renewable energy sources. Rahul's intervention adds pressure on authorities to address compliance issues and reinforce the credibility of the E20 programme.