Karnataka tests petrol samples at 67 locations over ethanol blending complaints: CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister D. K.

Shivakumar on Sunday (November 8, 2026) said petrol samples had been collected and tested at 67 locations across the state following complaints that increased ethanol blending was affecting vehicle engine performance. Lab tests show ethanol blend in E20 petrol as high as 31% in Karnataka storyline 1 Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Mr.

Shivakumar said, “The government has taken serious note of complaints regarding 31.5 per cent ethanol being blended into petrol. Necessary instructions have been issued to the concerned minister in this regard, and information has also been sent to the Central Government.” Lab tests show ethanol blend in E20 petrol as high as 31% in Karnataka Lab tests show ethanol blend in E20 petrol as high as 31% in Karnataka Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of Karnataka demands penalising OMCs, an E20 spoilage fund to compensate consumers Lab tests show ethanol blend in E20 petrol as high as 31% in Karnataka storyline 1 Thousands of motorists have complained about various issues, including reduced…