Bolivia, 10,000 vehicles damaged by low-quality gasoline: compensation requested from the government
Owners of over 10,000 vehicles in Bolivia have demanded compensation from the government after their engines were reportedly damaged by low-quality gasoline distributed by the state oil company YPFB.
After pumps are rejected in operation, 15% of fuel stations are fined in Campo Grande
Fifteen percent of fuel stations inspected in Campo Grande were fined after a quality operation revealed 34% of fuel pumps were not up to standards.
Procon bans gas pumps at a gas station on Avenida dos Holandeses for fuel irregularities
Procon has shut down the fuel pumps at São Marcos gas station in São Luís due to irregularities found in the gasoline quality.
Australia authorizes change in fuel composition to combat rising oil prices
Australia's Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, announced a modification in fuel quality standards to reduce oil prices by allowing higher sulfur levels in fuel.
Labor fuel quality downgrade to pump supply into regions; Atlassian’s AI-driven layoffs; and finding your personal style
Labor is temporarily relaxing fuel standard rules to increase petrol supply to regional areas amid concerns of shortages.
Fuel quality rules relaxed to add 100 million litres more petrol
Australia has relaxed its fuel quality standards for two months to increase petrol supply by 100 million litres per month amid rising demand influenced by the Middle East conflict.
Gasoline with water in Manabí: Dispatch suspended in Jipijapa after complaints
A gas station in Jipijapa, Manabí, was found to be selling contaminated gasoline, leading authorities to suspend its operations following citizen complaints.
São Paulo government conducts operation against gas stations suspected of fuel adulteration
The São Paulo government launches an operation targeting gas stations suspected of defrauding consumers by manipulating fuel quantity and quality.
South American country will apply additives to gasoline without raising prices
Bolivia will introduce stabilizing antioxidant additives to gasoline starting March 3, without altering its price, to address concerns about fuel quality and performance.
Test of summer tires for Yeti and Octavia Scout: The most expensive in the middle of the field, the cheapest completely failed
A recent test of summer tires shows a wide range of performance among different brands, emphasizing the importance of quality for safety and cost-effectiveness.
Russian media warns – Some gas stations sell fuel that damages cars
Russian media is warning that some gas stations are selling poor-quality fuel that can damage vehicles.
Lloyd's Register: SOS for Poor Quality Fuels in Shipping
Lloyd’s Register has issued a warning about the deterioration in the quality of marine fuels, with a significant increase in non-compliant fuel incidents reported in major bunkering ports.
Operation inspects fuel sales and evaluates pumps at gas stations on BR-135 in São Luís
An operation is underway in São Luís, Brazil, to inspect fuel quality and transparency at gas stations along BR-135, focusing on safety and pricing practices.
Operation of Inmetro and ANP inspects 180 fuel stations in the Federal District and in 8 states
An operation is set to inspect 180 fuel stations in the Federal District and eight states, aimed at combating fraud in fuel quality and quantity.
A gas station worker advises against always refueling with low-cost fuel
A gas station worker warns drivers about the risks of frequently choosing low-cost fuel, highlighting a lack of understanding regarding the differences between cheaper and higher-quality gasoline.