Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum said the claims, as reported, were "not supported by testing conducted in accordance with the prescribed statutory and technical procedures".
Oil Companies Reject Karnataka Minister's '30% Ethanol' Charge Over E20 Petrol, Question Testing Method
The three major Indian oil firms—Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum—have denied the Karnataka minister’s allegation that E20 petrol contains 30% ethanol. They said the claim is unsupported by testing done under the required statutory and technical procedures. The companies maintain that their fuel blends meet all regulatory standards.
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What happened
Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum reject Karnataka minister’s claim that E20 petrol contains 30% ethanol, citing lack of evidence from proper testing.
Why it matters
If the government pushes for 30% ethanol in petrol, it could raise fuel prices and affect your daily commute. Knowing that the major oil companies are disputing the testing methods helps you understand whether the new blend will actually be available or if it might cause shortages.
Impact
The government may either revise its testing protocols, delay the ethanol mandate, or push for a different blend percentage, which could lead to price adjustments or supply disruptions.
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