Jangan hanya tuding jari kepada pengusaha stesen minyak, kata persatuan

Persatuan Pengusaha Stesen Minyak Malaysia (PDAM) has refuted claims that its members intentionally adulterate petrol with water to boost profits. PDAM insists that such actions do not provide any economic benefit to the businesses involved. Instead, it could damage vehicles, erode consumer confidence, and harm the businesses themselves, as reported in several states last month, including Perak and Kedah.

The claims emerged following the testing of petrol in 11 stations in Kedah and six in Perak by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN). Initial assessments found no water in underground storage tanks of the examined stations, though the incidents are preliminary and not representative of all reported cases. PDAM clarified that petrol station owners do not produce or process petrol; they rely solely on oil companies for supply.

Determining the cause of any quality issues would require an independent investigation of the supply chain rather than continually blaming petrol station owners. The public is advised not to spread unverified claims on social media, especially those naming specific stations, and to give time for investigations to conclude. PDAM awaits a formal lab test result to establish the facts and ensure appropriate action is taken fairly, based on evidence and through cooperation from all parties involved.