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Oil Companies Reject Karnataka Minister's '30% Ethanol' Charge Over E20 Petrol, Question Testing Method

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In short

The dispute centers on claims made by a Karnataka minister alleging that commercial E20 fuel contains up to 30% ethanol. Oil companies questioned the testing methodology used to substantiate the minister's claims while defending their product standards. Additionally, the companies refuted allegations that the fuel caused Rs 39,000 crore in vehicle-repair costs and dismissed separate assertions of a Rs 62,000 crore loss.

Key points

  • Oil companies have fully rejected the Karnataka minister's allegations regarding improper…: Oil companies have fully rejected the Karnataka minister's allegations regarding improper ethanol blending percentages.
  • The energy firms denied claims attributing a Rs 62,000 crore loss to the distributed fuel.: The energy firms denied claims attributing a Rs 62,000 crore loss to the distributed fuel.
  • Testing procedures behind the high-blend claims are facing direct scrutiny and skepticism…: Testing procedures behind the high-blend claims are facing direct scrutiny and skepticism from fuel providers.

Companies rejected claims of loss of Rs 62,000 crore and vehicle-repair cost of Rs 39,000 crore.

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