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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issues

State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday dismissed concerns over the quality of E20 petrol, saying extensive nationwide testing found no evidence to support claims of excessive moisture or chloride contamination, with fuel quality remaining within prescribed standards across the supply chain.

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) said the intensified testing exercise was launched following recent media reports alleging the presence of moisture and chloride in E20 petrol, which contains 20% ethanol.

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