SIAM seeks stricter E20 chloride limits after corrosion concerns at fuel outlets
SIAM says elevated chloride and moisture levels in E20 could cause permanent vehicle-component damage, calling for mandatory limits. The petroleum ministry says it monitors 87,000-plus outlets; two contamination cases were detected and affected sites suspended.
SIAM has urged mandatory chloride limits and tighter E20 quality controls after reporting corrosion-related vehicle failures and excessive moisture in fuel. The ministry says monitoring covers over 87,000 outlets, with two contaminated sites suspended.
Why this matters
No related recent signals were provided. SIAM's push for mandatory E20 quality limits elevates fuel contamination from an outlet-monitoring issue to a vehicle-damage and standards-setting concern.
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