Ethanol row: CM Shivakumar promises evidence

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday alleged that petrol sold at certain outlets in the state contained up to 31 per cent ethanol, significantly exceeding the prescribed E20 blending limit of 20 per cent, and promised to produce documentary evidence on Monday. Raising questions over fuel quality, regulatory oversight and consumer protection, Shivakumar said the state government was investigating complaints of excessive ethanol blending and would place its findings before the public. He said petrol samples had been collected from 67 locations and the investigation was around 30 per cent complete. The government had received…