Karnataka stands by E20 report, seeks nationwide third-party fuel testingKarnataka has intensified its allegation regarding petrol containing ethanol levels exceeding the 20% limit. The state government is seekin...
09 Nov, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Keralam testing random fuel samples for ethanol density: State Minister Anoop Jacob says 'major concern' raised in KarnatakaKeralam's Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob recently declared a program to collect petrol samples for ethanol testing, aiming to...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Karnataka to release report on alleged excess ethanol in petrol on Monday; OMCs seek joint testingKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would release findings from inspections at 67 locations on Monday after complaints of...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Suresh Gopi says Karnataka, Kerala free to test petrol for ethanol content, warns against politicising issueUnion Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said Karnataka and Kerala were free to test petrol samples for ethanol co...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
E20 debate widens: Karnataka to reveal probe findings on Monday; MoS Suresh Gopi backs OMCsKarnataka authorities are set to reveal more information regarding the alleged excessive ethanol blending in petrol. Chief Minister DK Shiv...
08 Nov, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don't politicise it: Suresh GopiUnion Minister of State Suresh Gopi emphasized the freedom of Karnataka and Keralam governments to conduct petrol tests. He also mentioned ...
08 Nov, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi demands clarity on ethanol blending in petrol from PM Modi amid Karnataka findingsRahul Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Modi to clarify the ethanol blending limits in petrol. Karnataka officials claim independent test...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
E20 petrol supplied by PSU oil firms meets prescribed quality standards: Oil MinThe government's statement confirmed compliance of 893 petrol samples with prescribed ethanol content standards. Karnataka's Department of ...
07 Nov, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi questions Centre over excess ethanol in E20 petrol, seeks action against oil companiesRahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding high ethanol levels in petrol sold in Karnataka. He claims that numerous petrol samples exceeded...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
IOCL, BPCL, HPCL dispute Karnataka's claim of excess ethanol in petrol, seek fresh testsIndian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have disputed Karnataka's ethanol content claims ...
06 Nov, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Karnataka finds ethanol content above E20 limit in petrol samples, seeks action against OMCsThe Karnataka government has accused oil marketing companies of exceeding the mandated ethanol content in petrol. Tests conducted on petrol...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
E30 petrol being sold as E20? Karnataka minister claims oil companies are supplying petrol exceeding the 20% ethanol limitKarnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad has flagged alleged over-blending of ethanol in petrol after tests found concentrations of up to 31.2% in ...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra raised E20 fuel contamination concerns, emails showAutomakers privately expressed concerns about E20 fuel contamination, citing chloride and moisture issues. This data emerged after the auto...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismisses concerns about fuel adulterationHardeep Singh Puri addressed the issue of fuel adulteration, asserting that concerns over it are baseless. A nationwide investigation uncov...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issuesState-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evidence of excessive m...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
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