Karnataka transporters seek clarity on E20 petrol test results and fuel compatibility
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- ✓The Karnataka State Travel Operators Association demanded a probe into ethanol-blended petrol test results from 63 locations.
- ✓Radhakrishna Holla said, "Fuel stations should prominently display the exact percentage of ethanol in the petrol being sold." Operators want clear labelling and independent studies to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
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Operators demand publication of original and retest findings from 63 locations, independent studies on engine performance and clear labelling at fuel stations
The Karnataka State Travel Operators Association (KSTOA) has written to the Centre and state governments demanding a probe into alleged discrepancies in ethanol-blended petrol test results in the state.
The association has also sought publication of the original test results for the E20 samples taken from 63 locations across the state and the retest figures, along with the sample-collection dates and the testing methods.
Initially, the samples were tested in laboratories belonging to oil companies to determine whether ethanol blending exceeded the mandated 20 per cent level. Subsequently, the state government conducted a retest at labs accredited with the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), which revealed 31.2 per cent ethanol levels in some samples.
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