Karnataka: State-run oil marketing companies reject claims of excess ethanol in petrol.

State-run oil marketing companies have rejected claims made by <b>Karnataka</b> regarding excess ethanol blending in petrol. The companies responded after allegations surfaced that petrol at certain retail outlets contained up to <b>31.2%</b> ethanol. State-run oil marketing companies including Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd questioned the sampling and testing methods adopted by the state government. Officials stated that current supplies strictly meet the prescribed <b>20%</b> limit and Bureau of Indian Standards norms. As the dispute continues, the companies have officially sought independent testing of the disputed samples to verify facts. The matter remains under review by the companies and the state authorities as investigations into the testing procedures proceed.