PDAM calls for probe into entire fuel supply chain over possible RON95 contamination

The Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) is calling for a comprehensive investigation into the entire fuel supply chain following recent reports of contamination in RON95 petrol and subsequent vehicle damage. PDAM president Datuk Khairul Annuar Abdul Aziz stated that the probe should extend beyond petrol stations to include storage depots and the delivery process.

While the ministry's preliminary inspections at 17 petrol stations in Kedah and Perak found no evidence of water in underground storage tanks, these findings are preliminary and require further laboratory analysis. PDAM welcomes a broader investigation to identify the true source of any contamination, emphasizing that petrol station operators do not produce or mix fuel but rely on oil companies to supply compliant fuel.

The association strongly rejects claims that operators deliberately mix water into petrol for financial gain, noting that such actions would damage vehicles, erode customer trust, and harm their businesses. PDAM urges affected consumers to file official complaints with the ministry and relevant oil companies rather than spreading unverified allegations on social media, as such claims can cause public concern and damage the reputations of innocent operators.

Operators facing defamatory or false accusations are advised to preserve evidence and report cases to the police, including referring them to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).