Bharat Petroleum rejected Karnataka's E20 claim with facts. Then deleted the tweet

NewsIndiaBharat Petroleum rejected Karnataka's E20 claim with facts. Then deleted the tweet Bharat Petroleum deleted a tweet claiming that tests at a Mysuru petrol pump showed the E20 content in petrol adhered to the mandated 20 per cent level, after users pointed out that it was allegedly as high as 33 per cent.The ethanol blend limit in petrol has been mandated at 20% by the central government. (Photo: X/@mikejava85)New Delhi,Nov 10, 2026 11:05 ISTBharat Petroleum is currently running a 'Let the Facts Speak' campaign on X, countering the Karnataka government's damning E20 claim. However, one deleted tweet has drawn flak and raised concerns. Shared on Sunday, the tweet claimed that testing of the ethanol blend in petrol at a Mysuru pump showed it adhered to the mandated 20 per cent level. However, many were quick to point out that the ethanol content, in fact, breached the limit and touched 33 per cent. Although Bharat Petroleum swiftly deleted the tweet, screenshots of it went viral, with people calling out the company for its double standards.BPCL deleted this tweet after people pointed out that it shows 33% of Ethanol https://t.co/QxteuW24dV— Mukesh (@mikejava85) November 9, 2026India Today could not independently verify if the image shows 30 per cent E20.- Ends