Petroleum Ministry reports extensive fuel testing, finds only two contamination cases

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas disclosed that it has introduced additional monitoring measures to guard against fuel adulteration. Water-ingress checks are being carried out eight to twelve times each day across more than 87,000 fuel stations nationwide. Alongside these checks, the ministry tested upwards of 2,000 fuel samples for chloride and sulphide contaminants.

Results revealed only two cases of chloride contamination, prompting the immediate shutdown of sales at the affected pumps. Officials emphasized that any detection of contamination or adulteration will result in stringent action. Oil marketing companies have also been instructed to take proactive steps to identify potential issues throughout the fuel distribution network.