Karnataka EBP Sample Results Questioned by Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has raised concerns over the credibility of Karnataka's ethanol percentage findings in petrol. He criticized the state's sampling and testing procedures, stating that the laboratories involved were not approved under the necessary guidelines. Joshi pointed out that the certificates provided by Karnataka lacked essential details regarding the testing methods used. The Karnataka government claims that petrol sold at certain outlets contains between 26% and 31% ethanol. However, Joshi noted discrepancies in density measurements, with Karnataka's samples showing lower densities compared to those tested by Oil Marketing Companies, which confirmed compliant E20 petrol. Joshi emphasized that the density of petrol with over 20% ethanol should be higher than what was recorded.