Labour Senator Mary Moran has warned motorists in Louth to be cognisant of the dangers of ‘petrol-stretching’, which involves fuel being illegally contaminated with kerosene.
“In recent days, there have
been reports of cars across the midlands, west and border regions having
their engines severely damaged due to petrol-stretching.
“Petrol-stretching involves a
supplier adding up to 10 percent kerosene to petrol before it is being
sold on to unwitting drivers. It is seen to be more dangerous than
laundered diesel
because of the speed at which it can damage an engine.
“I would urge all motorists in
Louth, particularly those with smaller engines, to be cognisant of this
potentially serious threat of petrol stretching. Watch out for the key
signs
that your car has been affected, including a lack of power, misfiring of
the engine and a knocking noise. Customers who notice any of these
should immediately alert a mechanic and the petrol station they last
visited.
“According to the authorities,
the petrol is being mixed with kerosene after it arrives into a county,
and identifying the culprits is proving difficult due to the multitude
of suppliers.
“However, I am aware that an
investigation involving the Revenue, Customs and Excise Officers, and
the Gardai is looking into this worrying new trend.”
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