Fuel dealers press govt to bear cost of E20 quality check
Fuel dealers in India are urging oil marketing companies (OMCs) to cover the costs of quality checks for E20 ethanol-blended fuel, citing issues with current testing methods. Retailers claim that the prescribed water-mixing method renders samples unfit for use and have requested the petroleum ministry to establish a standard operating procedure and approve non-destructive testing equipment. The Bihar Petroleum Dealers Association's president emphasized that OMCs should supply scientifically validated testing equipment to ensure the quality of fuel supplied to retail outlets.