BATU KAWAN: The Penang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has found no sign of water in RON95 storage tanks at a petrol station here following claims on social media.
State ministry director S. Jegan said inspections and detailed assessments conducted on Sunday (Oct 4) with representatives from the oil company and station operator found no presence of water in the tanks over the previous three days.
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In a statement on Sunday, he said physical inspections of the pump area and tank sump found no water accumulation other than normal condensation, while manual checks using water finding paste also found no signs of water.
Jegan said visual inspection of fuel dispensed from all pump nozzles found that it appeared clear, with no contamination detectable with the naked eye.
He said the ministry, together with the oil company and station operator, would continue follow-up action to ensure the matter was addressed comprehensively and consumer interests and safety are prioritised. – Bernama
