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Rahul Gandhi Questions Centre Over Alleged Excess Ethanol Content In Petrol

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Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday raised concerns over the alleged presence of ethanol beyond the prescribed 20 per cent limit in petrol samples tested in Karnataka, demanding that the Centre clarify the findings and take action against the companies concerned.

In a post on X, Gandhi cited laboratory tests conducted on petrol samples collected by the Karnataka government from seven districts. He claimed that 11 of the 14 samples tested had ethanol content exceeding the E20 limit.

According to the figures shared by the Congress leader, samples linked to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) recorded ethanol content of 31.2 per cent, while those associated with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) showed 30.5 per cent.

Gandhi alleged that samples from both public and private fuel retailers, including IOCL, HPCL, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Nayara and Shell, had exceeded the prescribed threshold. He also questioned why the companies’ internal laboratory reports had not disclosed the ethanol content.

Describing the alleged discrepancy as a matter of consumer interest, Gandhi claimed that higher ethanol concentrations could affect vehicle performance, reduce fuel efficiency and increase maintenance expenses.

He further questioned the absence of clear information at petrol stations about the actual ethanol content in the fuel being sold, arguing that consumers were not being given adequate information or a choice.

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi sought an explanation on the ethanol levels in petrol supplied across the country and asked when the government would act against companies found to be exceeding the stipulated limit.

He also renewed his call for a debate with the Prime Minister, saying the alleged irregularities in fuel supply should be included among the issues for discussion.

The remarks came a day after the three major public-sector oil marketing companies, IOCL, BPCL and HPCL, said they had taken note of a press release issued by Karnataka’s Department of Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology.

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