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SIAM Withdraws Claim of E20 Fuel Contamination After Reversal
✍️ Times of India
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 03:39 PM
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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) initially alleged contamination in E20 fuel but later retracted the statement following further investigations.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) announced on Thursday that it had found evidence of contamination in E20 fuel supplied to the market.
The allegation, which raised concerns among automakers and fuel distributors, was based on laboratory reports that suggested the presence of foreign substances in the blended petrol.
After a brief review, SIAM issued a statement retracting its claim, citing a misinterpretation of the test results and confirming that the fuel met the required quality standards.
Industry observers say the episode underscores the need for transparent testing protocols, but the retraction is expected to ease tensions among stakeholders in the fuel supply chain.
The allegation, which raised concerns among automakers and fuel distributors, was based on laboratory reports that suggested the presence of foreign substances in the blended petrol.
After a brief review, SIAM issued a statement retracting its claim, citing a misinterpretation of the test results and confirming that the fuel met the required quality standards.
Industry observers say the episode underscores the need for transparent testing protocols, but the retraction is expected to ease tensions among stakeholders in the fuel supply chain.