Revenue Commissioners, have been investigating the practice after reports of significant fuel contamination in the west, border regions and midlands.
Petrol stretching involves adding up to 10pc of kerosene to petrol before selling it to unwitting drivers.
Kerosene, which is used as a fuel for heating, is widely available for as little as 80c per litre, as opposed to petrol which is close to double that at €1.55.
Read more: http://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-talk/drivers-told-to-be-alert-for-petrol-stretching-30539815.html
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