Does your vehicle sputter? It’s the rainwater in petrol
Ram.Sundaram@timesgroup.com
Chennai:01.12.2021
Flooding on Chennai streets has affected the quality of fuel sold at petrol pumps in the region.
Despite precautionary measures, the surface runoff water had entered the underground storage tanks at a few retail outlets, particularly those in flooded suburban areas.
On Monday, motorists, who refilled fuel tanks in Thiruvallur, were shocked when they found out that petrol mixed with water was sold to them. This also led to a verbal brawl.
K Murali, president of TN Dealers Association said, "This is why we requested petroleum companies to stop supply of ethanol-mixed-petrol temporarily during the rainy season". Not all petrol pumps are equipped to prevent entry of rainwater. So, when runoff leaks through the manholes of underground storage tanks in bunks during rains, water gets mixed with ethanol in the fuel, said Murali.
Manikandan, a mechanic from Madipakkam, said that people usually don't suspect fuel adulteration.
ADULTERATION: A motorist shows diluted petrol at a fuel bank Thiruvallur
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