{
  "id": 18874496,
  "title": "'Engines failing': DKS accuses Centre of 'cover up' amid ethanol belnding row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/engines-failing-dks-accuses-centre-of-cover-up-amid-ethanol-belnding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T06:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/engines-failing-dks-accuses-centre-of-cover-up-amid-ethanol-belnding-row/articleshow/135652976.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar accuses Centre of covering up ethanol blending cover-up.",
    "30% of investigation complete, 67 sample locations collected.",
    "Major oil companies deny allegations, fuel complies with E20 spec."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The dispute between the Karnataka government and central authorities highlights a growing tension over fuel quality standards and the potential impact of ethanol blending on vehicle performance and consumer costs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}