Jangan hanya tuding jari kepada pengusaha stesen minyak, kata persatuan

Persatuan Pengusaha Stesen Minyak Malaysia (PDAM) has denied allegations that they deliberately mix water with petrol for business gain. In a statement, PDAM emphasized that such action would not provide any economic benefit to the business and could instead damage vehicles, erode customer trust, and harm their own business. This claim emerged in several states last month, including Perak and Kedah, in relation to petrol mixed with water (RON95).

Initial inspections by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) at 11 stations in Kedah and six in Perak found no water in underground storage tanks of the sampled fuel. However, the issue is preliminary and may not encompass all reported cases, so it should not be considered definitive. PDAM clarified that station owners do not produce or process petrol, relying entirely on petroleum companies for fuel supply.

The blame for any quality issues should be determined through an independent investigation of the supply chain, rather than continuing to pin the blame on station owners. The public is advised against spreading unverified allegations on social media, especially those naming specific stations, and instead allow the investigation to conclude.

PDAM is awaiting the final forensic test results to establish the facts and ensure fair actions are taken based on evidence and cooperation from all parties involved. Station owners affected by such allegations are encouraged to lodge a police report and inform the association.