News

How tank of dirty fuel cost R36 000

Published Dec 08, 2014

Cape Town - A businesswoman was left fuming after she filled up her new car at a Cape Town petrol station – and later discovered her tank had been filled with contaminated diesel.

Read More

Illegal diesel seized in Thurrock

Published Dec 01, 2014

MORE than 15,000 litres of contaminated diesel was discovered in West Thurrock by police, as they sought out two illegal fuel laundering plants.

Read More

Murco launches investigation into water-contaminated fuel

Published Dec 01, 2014

FUEL giant Murco says it is investigating how contaminated fuel from its Milford Haven refinery was delivered to Morrisons in Carmarthen and Llanelli.

Read More

North western farmers key to alternative fuel production

Published Dec 01, 2014

The answer to the world’s future fuel requirements may be coming to light in the Narrabri district, with leading biodiesel research currently underway at the Plant Breeding Institute.

Read More

Morrisons fuel chaos in Carmarthen caused by batch of petrol contaminated with water

Published Dec 01, 2014

MORRISONS say the fuel problem at their Carmarthen store which caused numerous breakdowns during this morning’s rush hour was caused by a bad batch of fuel.

Read More

IRFA promotes use of biodiesel

Published Dec 01, 2014

-Following Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s emergency proclamation to allow for more transport of diesel products, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today reminded diesel users and suppliers that using cleaner-burning, homegrown biodiesel ranging in blends of 5 to 20 percent can help stretch tight supplies.

Read More

Senate body asks FIA to probe adulteration in fuel oil

Published Dec 01, 2014

The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reforms on Friday expressed grave concerns over the adulteration in fuel oil and directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to probe into it and submit a report to the committee before next meeting.

Read More

Aberdeen firm launches “revolutionary” system

Published Dec 01, 2014

Managing director Barry Park said: “This revolutionary product comes at a time where the industry has a growing problem with fuel contamination.

Read More

Contaminated Diesel Found

Published Nov 25, 2014

During a series of multi-agency operations on Thursday, HMRC, accompanied by officers from Kent Police, searched commercial premises in the Upminster and West Thurrock areas of Essex where they discovered a laundering plant.

Read More

Gov't to go after watered-down fuel

Published Nov 24, 2014

Filling stations could have their fuel licence withdrawn if they are caught selling substandard fuel or short measure, parliament heard last week.

Read More