State-run oil marketing companies affirmed that nationwide tests of E20 petrol showed no chloride contamination or moisture, ensuring fuel quality remains within prescribed limits.
OMCs conducted tests to address concerns
Aug 08, 2026
04:39 pm
What's the storyState-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have said that their nationwide tests found no evidence of high chloride contamination or moisture in E20 petrol.
The companies, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd, Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd, and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd, conducted the tests to address concerns over the quality of this new fuel blend.
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