SIAM Withdraws E20 Contamination Letter After Oil Marketers Reinforce Safeguards

SIAM has withdrawn its letter flagging potential E20 fuel contamination risks, pending authentication of the underlying data. The auto industry body said oil marketers have strengthened outlet-level testing, storage and water-ingress checks across India’s fuel retail network.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 13:01 IST · Source Outlook Business · Updated

SIAM withdrew its letter on E20 fuel contamination concerns pending data authentication, while saying oil marketers have strengthened testing and storage checks at fuel outlets. The industry body said existing safeguards address vehicle-risk concerns.