Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi for clarity on petrol ethanol limits
In short
Rahul Gandhi has asked Prime Minister Modi to explain ethanol mixing limits in petrol. He cited Karnataka findings that 11 of 14 samples tested had more than the 20% limit.
What the reporting says
Rahul Gandhi has asked Prime Minister Modi to clarify ethanol blending limits in petrol after Karnataka officials said independent tests found excessive ethanol levels in samples. Gandhi said 11 of 14 tested samples exceeded the 20% ethanol limit. Oil companies HPCL, IOC and BPCL have denied the accusations, leaving the blending dispute in focus.
Why it matters
Rahul Gandhi has sought clarity from Prime Minister Modi on ethanol blending limits in petrol after Karnataka officials said independent tests showed excessive ethanol in samples. He cited 11 of 14 samples as exceeding the 20% limit, while HPCL, IOC and BPCL denied the accusations. The issue raises questions around petrol blending practices and fuel quality.