Indian auto lobby warns of high-chloride fuel contamination, then pulls statement
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers warned that fuel containing excess chloride and moisture was damaging components such as pumps and injectors, but later withdrew the alert.
SIAM raised alarms about elevated chloride levels and moisture in gasoline, saying the impurity was causing a surge in failures of fuel pumps, injectors and EGR valves. The group argued that the issue could tarnish consumer perception of the E20 fuel blend. After the initial notice, SIAM issued a retraction, removing the warning from its communications. The report was filed by journalists Dipak Dash and Aabhas Sharma. No further details on the cause of the retraction were provided.
Why it matters
Fuel quality issues can raise vehicle repair costs and affect consumer confidence in new fuel blends.
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