E20 petrol row: Keralam steps up fuel checks after Karnataka flags ethanol blending above prescribed 20% limit
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said random inspections were being conducted in four districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur — following complaints about vehicle damage and concerns over the ethanol content in petrol.
The Keralam government has stepped up fuel inspections after Karnataka raised concerns about petrol containing ethanol levels above the prescribed 20 per cent limit. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announced that random inspections are being conducted in four districts, following complaints about vehicle damage and concerns over ethanol content in petrol.
Samples are being taken and sent to an analytical chemical laboratory for testing. The Keralam government has ordered these inspections to address public concerns and ensure compliance with regulations, with violations potentially resulting in the sealing of petrol outlets and prosecution of those responsible.
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