Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Customer's Car Damaged by Water-Contaminated Fuel at HPCL Petrol Pump
A customer named Mahesh filled up his car with petrol at a gas station in Sherriguda.
The next day, his car stopped working.
A mechanic discovered that the fuel was mixed with water, which damaged the engine.
The customer contacted the gas station staff.
A video of the event spread online.
Some people said this wasn't the first time it happened at that gas station.
Officials are looking into the issue, requesting a technical report and explanation from the company.
The official explained that the fuel, Ethanol-20, can separate in certain weather conditions.
A customer's car was damaged after refueling at an HPCL petrol pump.
The fuel was found to be mixed with water, causing engine damage.
The incident occurred in Sherriguda, Hyderabad.
A video of the incident went viral on social media.
Officials are investigating, with a technical report requested from HPCL.
- Who
- Mahesh, a customer, and HPCL petrol pump staff.
- What
- A customer's car was damaged due to fuel contaminated with water.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday night, and the vehicle broke down on Friday.
- Where
- Sherriguda, Hyderabad at an HPCL petrol pump.
- Why
- The exact reason isn't clear, but a Rangareddy civil supplies official said the fuel used was Ethanol-20 and due to weather changes, the fuel can separate.
- Incident Location
- Sherriguda, Hyderabad
- Fuel Type
- Ethanol-20 (80% petrol, 20% ethanol)
- Customer Name
- Mahesh
- Vehicle Type
- Maruti Brezza
- Reported by
- Rangareddy civil supplies official