By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Allegations that a vehicle was supplied with water-contaminated fuel at an Aramco-branded filling station in Islamabad have raised serious concerns among consumers and prompted calls for an immediate investigation.
According to the vehicle owner, petrol was purchased for a new car from the filling station. However, the engine reportedly stopped working just 200 metres after the vehicle left the premises.
A mechanic called to inspect the car allegedly found water and contaminated or debris-filled material in its fuel system instead of clean petrol.
These claims have not yet been independently verified, and no laboratory test results or official findings were immediately available.
The incident has raised questions about responsibility for fuel quality and safety at filling stations. If contaminated fuel is confirmed, it could pose a serious threat to motorists and cause substantial damage to vehicles worth millions of rupees.
The affected consumer has urged the relevant authorities to immediately seal and inspect the filling station’s storage tanks, collect fuel samples and have them tested by an accredited laboratory.
A transparent inquiry has also been demanded to determine whether the incident resulted from contamination, negligence or any other failure in the fuel supply and storage system.
If wrongdoing or negligence is established, strict legal action should be taken against those responsible, and the affected vehicle owner should be compensated for the damage suffered.
The allegations underline the need for stronger monitoring of fuel quality across Islamabad.
Consumers pay for petrol—not water or contaminated material—and they are entitled to receive products that meet legally prescribed quality and safety standards.
Authorities and the company concerned should publicly clarify the matter after a thorough investigation to restore consumer confidence and prevent similar incidents.
