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Drivers told to be alert for 'petrol stretching'
MOTORISTS are being warned to be wary of cheap fuel after Revenue officials launched a probe into 'petrol stretching'.
Read MoreUnderground fuel tanks can contaminate fuel
The Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UNBS) has asked consumers and dealers to be cautious with the fuel they buy or sell to avoid contaminated fuel on the market.
Read MoreMercedes Confirms Warranty Void If Fuel Quality Causes Problem For Gray Imports
Gray imports refers to cars that are brought in other than the official dealers. These gray imports are usually sold at a lower price so many will find the vehicles very tempting. The vehicle brought in are usually labeled UK spec or Japan Spec indicating which country it was originally made for.
Read MoreMajor oil dealers caught selling adulterated fuel
Some dealers contracted by major marketers such as the State-owned National Oil and Shell have been found to have been selling contaminated motor fuel
Read MoreBiodiesel labeling rule clarified to Oregon motor fuel stations
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has sent notices to approximately 417 retail fuel establishments throughout the state reminding them that diesel fuel blended with 6 of 20 percent biodiesel may not to be marketed as “diesel”, by law.
Read MoreRefinery identifies source of contaminated gasoline
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Officials with Alon USA refinery have reason to believe that contaminated gas that affected dozens of cars came from their location in Big Spring.
Read MoreContaminated gasoline causes problems for Lubbock drivers Saturday
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Several people on the South Plains are upset after their vehicles were towed just minutes after filling up at a local gas tank
Read MoreASTM announces revised aviation fuel standard
Renewable synthesized iso-paraffinic fuel has now been included in ASTM International standard D7566, Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons.
Read MoreUNBS Fights Fake Fuel
In a bid to curb fuel adulteration, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards has announced a fuel quality and quantity awareness campaign, as part of activities to mark 25 years of service.
Read MoreOil additive could have shut down West Closure Complex generators, official says
Two of the four generators at the Belle Chasse complex stopped working during the test. Engineers initially suspected "algae'' in the fuel caused the injectors to stick.
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