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Explained: What is the ethanol issue in Karnataka and why have OMCs rejected the state govt's excess blending claims?

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM · 1 min read
Explained: What is the ethanol issue in Karnataka and why have OMCs rejected the state govt's excess blending claims? — Mumbai Technology news

State-run OMCs have rejected Karnataka's claims that petrol at some outlets contained up to 31.2% ethanol, questioning the sampling and testing methods. They say E20 supplies meet BIS standards and have sought independent testing of the disputed samples.

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