Karnataka E20 petrol ethanol content concerns

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1. 1 Apr 2025Background

   India extends E20 petrol, with 20% ethanol, to fuel stations nationwide

   By around April 2025, India had made E20 petrol, blended with 20% ethanol, widely available at fuel stations, years ahead of the original 2030 target.

2. 1 Aug 2025Background

   Consumer concerns grow in India over E20 petrol and vehicle damage

   Vehicle owners and some groups questioned E20 petrol over mileage and engine damage, while the petroleum ministry defended the blend as safe.

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   9 Nov

   Is your petrol too ethanol-heavy? Keralam starts testing samples in Kochi

   After Karnataka claimed some petrol had more ethanol than allowed, Keralam has begun collecting samples at Kochi fuel stations and sending them for lab tests.