In a recent development, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is under scrutiny after a deleted tweet claimed that an ethanol blend in petrol at a Mysuru pump adhered to the mandated 20% level. However, many social media users swiftly pointed out that the ethanol content was actually above the limit, touching 33%. The controversial tweet, shared on Sunday, has raised concerns about BPCL's transparency and integrity. Although the company quickly deleted the tweet, screenshots of it have gone viral, prompting calls for an explanation from the government-owned entity. Last week, the Congress-led Karnataka government made a significant allegation that petrol sold by oil marketing companies, including BPCL, contains more ethanol blend (E20) than the mandated 20% level. The state government collected 63 samples from prominent firms such as Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Shell, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), across Karnataka, which showed E20 content exceeding the benchmark. This has raised concerns about potential financial losses for motorists due to excessive blending. The controversy has ignited a fresh political flashpoint between the BJP and Congress, with the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala initiating random checks at petrol pumps in four districts – Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Kannur. Minister Anoop Jacob stated that if violations are detected during this initial phase, inspections will be expanded to more regions. The samples obtained randomly will be tested at a government lab, with results expected within 10 days. If violations are confirmed, petrol outlets may face sealing and prosecution.