Automobile industry urges formal mechanism for petrol pump fuel quality checks amid E20 concerns

Automakers want a formal system to detect fuel contamination at petrol pumps. Drivers report worsening vehicle performance after increased ethanol blending in petrol. Investigations reveal elevated chloride and moisture levels in supplied petrol. Industry executives cite infrastructure issues causing fuel contamination and phase separation. They suggest an independent body, possibly BIS, should certify fuel quality at pumps.

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