SIAM withdrawal keeps E20 fuel-quality controls in focus for India’s 87,000 petrol outlets

SIAM has withdrawn a letter raising possible chloride and moisture risks in E20 petrol while reaffirming support for the rollout. The episode spotlights storage, water-ingress testing and contamination controls for oil marketers and fuel retailers as ethanol-blended petrol scales nationwide.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 14:35 IST · Source Hindustan Times · Business · Updated

SIAM withdrew a letter flagging possible chloride and moisture contamination in E20 petrol, while maintaining support for the programme. The episode highlights fuel-quality, storage and testing risks for Indian petrol retailers, including phase separation, corrosion and expanded outlet-level water testing.

Why this matters

The withdrawal follows SIAM’s recent E20 updates saying oil marketers reinforced safeguards, reaffirming industry support and citing stepped-up outlet checks.

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