Sunil Lohan
*Inspections Not Just at Petrol Pumps, but Also at the Distribution Stage.
*Thousands of Complaints Regarding Vehicle Engine Issues.
*May Deepavali Bring Light into Everyone’s Life.
“In light of complaints that engine performance in vehicles is being adversely affected by the increased proportion of ethanol blending in vehicle fuel, petrol samples have been collected and tested at 67 locations across the State.
The concerned Minister will officially hold a press conference on Monday to provide details regarding the inspection report and the next course of action,”stated CM D.K.Shivakumar.
He was responding to questions from the media near his residence in Sadashivanagar on Sunday.
“The government has taken serious note of complaints regarding 31.5% 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.
Thousands of motorists have complained about various issues, including reduced vehicle mileage, failure to cover expected distances, and engines stalling while in motion,”he said.
Inspections Not Just at Petrol Pumps, but Also at the Distribution Stage :
“Inspections have been conducted not only at petrol pumps but also at the stages where ethanol is being blended and distributed.
Documents detailing where and how the blending is being done have also been collected.The Minister will release a detailed report,”he said.
“The Central Government cannot shirk responsibility on this matter.Vehicle performance, fuel quality, and public safety are paramount. It is not right to increase the blending ratio simply to profit from ethanol being available at a lower cost.
Causing inconvenience to the public is not acceptable. The government takes this issue, which has raised concerns among motorists nationwide, very seriously. We condemn such a hazardous situation,” he stated.
“Why are BJP and JD(S) leaders,as well as Leader of the Opposition R.Ashoka, silent on this issue? Everyone must raise their voice on matters concerning the public interest,” he said.
May Deepavali Bring Light into Everyone’s Life :
“I extend my Deepavali greetings to the people of the State. May light fill every household in Karnataka,” he greeted.
“Sunday is an auspicious day, and I am visiting to seek the blessings of Goddess Hasanamba. The State is facing the hardship of drought.
Although there has been occasional rain,farmers have not received the expected relief.I pray to God to grant everyone the strength to overcome these difficulties. May peace and light always prevail in everyone’s life,” he said.
