SIAM withdraws E20 fuel-quality letter after oil marketers tighten outlet monitoring
The auto industry body withdrew its representation after the government and oil marketing companies strengthened E20 quality checks across more than 87,000 fuel outlets. Monitoring includes frequent water-ingress tests; two chloride-contamination cases led to pump-sales suspensions.
SIAM withdrew its E20 fuel-quality letter after the government and oil marketers strengthened monitoring. OMCs conduct frequent water-ingress tests across 87,000-plus outlets; only two chloride-contamination cases were identified, with pump sales suspended.
Why this matters
The withdrawal follows SIAM’s recent E20-contamination and safeguard signals, including “SIAM Withdraws E20 Contamination Letter After Oil Marketers Reinforce Safeguards,” while keeping controls at 87,000 petrol outlets in focus.
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