Govt cracks down on E20 contamination: Petrol sales stopped at 2,573 pumps
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas halted petrol sales at 2,573 non-compliant outlets as of August 25, 2026, following contamination concerns. Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum, and Bharat Petroleum led the closures after a leaked letter from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers flagged high chloride levels in E20 fuel. The government is now enforcing rigorous testing to restore consumer confidence.