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Thousands complain of excess ethanol in fuel, says Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:33 PM
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Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar has reported receiving thousands of complaints about excessive ethanol content in fuel, calling it a national concern.
Karnataka's senior minister DK Shivakumar told reporters that his office has been inundated with thousands of complaints regarding fuel that contains more ethanol than the prescribed limit. He said the issue is not confined to the state but has become a matter of national importance, affecting motorists and the broader energy sector.
According to Shivakumar, the complaints have come from various parts of the country, highlighting a possible lapse in quality control at fuel blending facilities. He urged the central government and relevant regulatory bodies to investigate the matter urgently and enforce stricter monitoring of ethanol blending ratios.
The minister also warned that unchecked excess ethanol could impact engine performance and increase maintenance costs for vehicle owners. He called for coordinated action among state and central agencies to ensure fuel quality standards are uniformly upheld across India.
While no specific figures on the volume of adulterated fuel were disclosed, the sheer number of grievances underscores growing public anxiety over fuel safety and pricing. Authorities are expected to release further details after a preliminary inquiry.
Shivakumar concluded by emphasizing that safeguarding fuel quality is essential for consumer confidence and the country's energy security, and he pledged to keep the issue under close surveillance.
According to Shivakumar, the complaints have come from various parts of the country, highlighting a possible lapse in quality control at fuel blending facilities. He urged the central government and relevant regulatory bodies to investigate the matter urgently and enforce stricter monitoring of ethanol blending ratios.
The minister also warned that unchecked excess ethanol could impact engine performance and increase maintenance costs for vehicle owners. He called for coordinated action among state and central agencies to ensure fuel quality standards are uniformly upheld across India.
While no specific figures on the volume of adulterated fuel were disclosed, the sheer number of grievances underscores growing public anxiety over fuel safety and pricing. Authorities are expected to release further details after a preliminary inquiry.
Shivakumar concluded by emphasizing that safeguarding fuel quality is essential for consumer confidence and the country's energy security, and he pledged to keep the issue under close surveillance.