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Karnataka claims E20 contains over 30% ethanol, minister cites lab tests; compensation sought

The Karnataka government on Friday alleged that E20 petrol samples collected from various fuel stations of differentcompaniesacross the state contain ethanol at levels above theprescribed 20 per cent blending limit. Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad said tests conducted at different NABL-accredited laboratories revealed unusually high ethanol concentrations in petrol supplied by several major oil companies.