Pump dealers seek SOP and tools for ethanol-blended petrol testing
We have no clue about the exact percentage of doping of fuel,” said Monty Sehgal, spokesperson, Petrol Pump Dealers Association, Punjab.“The government’s July 8 order could lead to harassment of dealers. Why are private players exempted in this order? HT has reviewed a copy of the official letter.The move comes amidst complaints of EBP damaging engines.
- ▪We have no clue about the exact percentage of doping of fuel,” said Monty Sehgal, spokesperson, Petrol Pump Dealers Association, Punjab.“The government’s July 8 order could lead to harassment of dealers.
- ▪Why are private players exempted in this order?
- ▪HT has reviewed a copy of the official letter.The move comes amidst complaints of EBP damaging engines.
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HomeNextPump dealers seek SOP and tools for ethanol-blended petrol testingExecutives of OMCs said on condition of anonymity that they have intensified quality control efforts.Published on: Jul 24, 2026, 07:34:25 ISTBy Rajeev JayaswalPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link Petrol pump dealers are demanding a standard operating procedure (SOP) and equipment to ascertain the quality of ethanol-blended petrol (EBP) sold at over 100,000 pumps across the country after the government directed states to take action against dealers for selling non-compliant EBP.The government has clarified that this is not the case, but the fact is, only vehicles manufactured after 2023 are compliant with the 20% ethanol blended petrol currently being sold.
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