India halts petrol sales at 2,573 pumps due to E20 fuel contamination
- The government has suspended petrol sales at 2,573 outlets that failed to meet fuel-quality standards amid concerns over E20 petrol.
- Of these, 1,257 pumps belong to Indian Oil, 915 to Hindustan Petroleum and 401 to Bharat Petroleum.
- The action follows concerns over chloride contamination and excess moisture in E20 fuel, which can damage vehicle components.
- The government has stepped up checks, including testing underground tanks for water entry 8 to 12 times a day at thousands of fuel outlets.
Source: dailypioneer.com
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