'Engines failing': DKS accuses Centre of 'cover up' amid ethanol belnding row

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has accused the Centre of covering up a cover-up regarding excessive ethanol blending in petrol, which has reportedly caused thousands of vehicles to experience engine failures and reduced mileage. Shivakumar stated that the Karnataka government had collected samples from 67 locations and that around 30% of the investigation was complete.

He alleged that the mixing of ethanol was occurring at petrol pumps rather than during the supply process. The chief minister called the issue a major concern for the country and alleged that cheaper ethanol was being mixed with petrol to increase profits. However, the major oil marketing companies have rejected these allegations, stating that the petrol supplied complies with the Bureau of Indian Standards specification for E20 fuel.