Water in RON95 tank claim: Checks find no contamination at petrol station

 

The Penang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has found no evidence of water contamination in RON95 storage tanks at a Batu Kawan petrol station following a viral complaint. COURTESY PIC

BATU KAWAN: The Penang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has found no evidence of water contamination in RON95 storage tanks at a Batu Kawan petrol station following a viral complaint.

State ministry director S. Jegan said inspections were conducted jointly with the oil company and station operator after a social media post alleged vehicle problems following refuelling.

He said checks of the station's Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) records showed no indication of water in the RON95 tank during the inspection or the preceding three days.

He said physical inspections of the pump area and tank sump also found no water accumulation apart from normal condensation.

Manual dipping tests were conducted on both RON95 tanks using Water Finding Paste (WFP), which changes colour when water is detected.

"No colour change was observed, indicating no presence of water in the tanks.

"Fuel discharged from all pump nozzles is also visually inspected and found to be clear, with no visible signs of contamination," said Jegan.

He said the ministry, the oil company and station operator would continue working together to address the matter and safeguard consumers.

"Consumers' interests and safety will always be given priority," he added.

Jegan urged the public not to jump to conclusions based on information circulating on social media and to submit any related complaints directly to the ministry.

Several posts had gone viral on social media alleging that vehicles experienced problems, including being unable to start, after refuelling at several petrol stations around Penang.

The posts also claimed that the problem was suspected to have been caused by water-contaminated fuel. - NST