Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources on Monday denied social media speculations regarding the quality of octane available in local markets, including allegations of tampered octane.
The ministry confirmed in a statement that all petroleum products, including octane, are subject to strict oversight and periodic inspections throughout the production and distribution stages to ensure their compliance with Egyptian standard specifications.
The ministry explained that the results of analyzed octane samples taken from fuel stations, depots, and refineries proved their full compliance with approved specifications.
It assured that neutral inspectors from accredited international bodies conduct these tests regularly, and the results have not yet revealed any violations.
The ministry has contacted major marketing companies, such as Misr Petroleum and Cooperatives, as well as private companies, all of which confirmed that they have not received any customer complaints regarding gasoline quality.
As part of its enhanced oversight measures, the Ministry deployed additional inspection teams to collect octane samples from gas stations across the country to ensure the quality of products on the ground.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources affirmed its continued close market monitoring, calling on citizens to report any complaints or observations related to octane by calling hotline 16528.
It also emphasized its full commitment to providing high-quality petroleum products that meet citizens’ needs and support the stability of the local market.
Egypt implements national petroleum inspection plan
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk confirmed that the ministry is implementing a comprehensive nationwide inspection plan to regulate the petroleum product distribution system, ensure that subsidies reach those who deserve them, and combat any manipulation or illegal practices within the circulation of subsidized petroleum products.
He stressed in a Monday statement that the ministry’s oversight agencies, in full coordination with the ministry’s directorates in the governorates, are conducting daily and surprise inspection campaigns at gas stations and butane gas depots.
He pointed out that these campaigns collect random samples of petroleum products (octane of all types, diesel) and send them to the relevant central laboratories for analysis to ensure their compliance with approved standard technical specifications.
The minister explained that the goal of these strict measures is to ensure the quality of products provided to citizens and prevent any tampering, commercial fraud, or mixing of petroleum products.
He emphasized that the ministry will not hesitate to take immediate legal action against violators and refer discovered cases to the Public Prosecution.
Farouk emphasized the importance of citizens as partners in community oversight, calling for the prompt reporting of any violations or suspected tampering.
He explained that the ministry receives complaints through its official channels and deals with them with the utmost seriousness and decisiveness.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
