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State-run oil companies are increasing the quantum of ethanol being blended in petrol from 1.91% to 6.73%
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State-run oil companies are increasing the quantum of ethanol being blended in petrol from 1.91% to 6.73%
The Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers Association (TNPDA) has said that it will not be responsible for any water content in fuel tanks of customers after they have filled ethanol-blended petrol. This comes due to State-run oil companies increasing the quantum of ethanol being blended in petrol from 1.91% to 6.73% as against the target of 10%.
TNPDA president K. P Murali told reporters that there have been complaints, especially in the southern districts of dealers selling adulterated petrol. “People who have found water in their fuel tanks are coming to petrol bunks and picking fights with us. The water could have been caused by their tank locks not functioning properly or due to ethanol reacting with atmospheric ox
Petrol price crosses ₹90 a litre in State
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Customers angry, says dealers’ body
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Customers angry, says dealers’ body Petrol prices on Wednesday breached the ₹90 mark in most parts of Chennai and other parts of the State.
In a few bunks in Chennai, petrol price was ₹89.96/litre. This price difference is due to transportation costs varying from one location to another. The other places where the price went beyond ₹90 are Sankagiri (₹90.27), Madurai (₹90.39), Erode (₹90.52), and Tiruchi (₹90.32).
J. Selvam, Madurai district president, Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers Association, said that with prices crossing ₹90 a litre, many motorists were angry. “They think we are taking all the money. Even if a few drops spill accidentally, it leads to unnecessary problems. We are telling the boys to be very careful while dispensing fuel and not to lose temper,” he said.