State-run oil major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has issued a formal clarification addressing recent discussions and social media commentary surrounding the ethanol content in E20 petrol. The communication follows a consumer awareness initiative undertaken by the company in Karnataka to educate vehicle owners about fuel composition.
According to the corporation, the quality of E20 petrol distributed across its fuel stations is strictly maintained through established quality assurance frameworks. Officials confirmed that all supplies adhere to the relevant Bureau of Indian Standards specifications, specifically under IS 17021.
As part of ongoing outreach to answer consumer questions regarding E20 fuel, company representatives have demonstrated the ethanol separation test at select energy stations in the region. Explaining the methodology, the corporation noted that the procedure entails combining 100 millilitres of E20 Ethanol Blended Motor Spirit with 30 millilitres of water to isolate the ethanol component from the petrol.
Authorities pointed out that the mixture typically displays a hazy or milky appearance initially, which is a standard part of the procedure. Adequate time is required for the petrol layer and the ethanol-water combination to achieve complete separation.
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