Citing Karnataka Study, Rahul Gandhi Says Ethanol Content in Petrol ‘Exceeding Limit’

Rahul Gandhi demands clarity on ethanol blending in petrol from PM Modi amid Karnataka findings

Rahul Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Modi to clarify the ethanol blending limits in petrol. Karnataka officials claim independent tests revealed excessive ethanol levels in petrol samples. According to Gandhi, 11 out of 14 tested samples exceeded the 20% ethanol limit. Oil companies like HPCL, IOC, and BPCL have denied these accusations regarding the blending practices.

After "Vote Chori" Claim, Rahul Gandhi Points To Alleged "Petrol Chori"

E20, the fuel at the centre of the controversy, is essentially petrol mixed with 20 percent ethanol - which is produced largely from sugarcane.

Citing Karnataka study, Rahul Gandhi says ethanol content in petrol ‘exceeding limit’

Union government rejects allegation, questions sampling method used by Karnataka government’s Department of Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology

Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over excess ethanol content in petrol row: 'E20 turns into 420'

Rahul Gandhi alleged that laboratory tests of petrol samples collected by the Karnataka government from seven districts showed ethanol content exceeding the prescribed limit in several samples.

E20 has become 420: Rahul Gandhi claims excess ethanol in petrol, targets govt

Rahul Gandhi cited laboratory tests alleging excessive ethanol in petrol samples collected across Karnataka. The findings prompted him to question fuel companies and the transparency of their testing processes.

‘E20 Turned Into 420’: Rahul Alleges Excess Ethanol In Petrol, Asks Centre To Disclose Actual Blending

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Modi Government over ethanol blending in petrol, alleging that motorists were being shortchanged through fuel containing more ethanol than the officially prescribed E20 level. In a post on X in Hindi, Gandhi said, “E20 turned into 420 – stealing petrol from the public's cars!” He was…