The demerits of Ethanol.keep coming up again and again latest in the series is this statement.
DK Shivakumar said Karnataka received thousands of complaints of vehicle malfunctions and reduced mileage and warned that the practice of mixing higher ethanol with petrol posed a nationwide public safety risk
Days after the Karnataka government claimed that petrol sold in the state contained more than 30 per cent ethanol, against the prescribed 20 per cent blend under the E20 programme, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday termed the issue a serious concern for the entire country, warning that it posed a serious risk to public safety.
Shivakumar said the state government had received thousands of complaints from motorists about vehicle problems, ranging from reduced mileage to engines stalling midway. He added that officials had collected samples from 67 locations and completed around 30 per cent of the investigation into the alleged excessive blending.
“We have collected samples from 67 locations and conducted inspections after informing the Central Government. Thousands of motorists have complained that their vehicles are experiencing problems, including engine malfunctions and reduced mileage,” he said
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar speaks during a recent event in Udupi. (Photo: PTI)