Gov’t finds defective fuel samples: The oil and supply ministries have conducted tests of gasoline samples in circulation — finding five samples not in compliance with established standards out of a total of 807 collected, according to a statement. The investigation came after 870 complaints were made by citizens in the first week of May over the quality of gasoline.

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The results: Two defective samples were found in Cairo and Qalyubia governorates after the collection of 250 samples from Greater Cairo. Out of 68 samples collected in Upper Egypt, two were found to be defective in Beni Suef and Qena. One substandard sample was found after collecting 136 samples across Alexandria, Kafr El Sheikh, Beheira, and Matrouh. All samples collected in the Suez, Red Sea, and South Sinai governorates were compliant.

To ensure it doesn’t happen again: The Oil Ministry enacted additional measures to ensure fuel supplied to fuel stations meets specifications — domestic refineries may not begin releasing fuel for sale until their samples are tested by two separate laboratories and verified. Meanwhile, imported gasoline must be tested by three laboratories under the supervision of independent companies. The supply chain itself will be evaluated on quality before and after the gasoline ships.

Compensation will be paid out: The ministry will be reaching out to all those who submitted complaints and determine their eligibility for compensation for damaged fuel pumps of up to EGP 2k. Claimants must have submitted complaints between 4-10 May, possess proof of vehicle ownership, as well as an approved invoice for the newly-installed fuel pump.

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