Illegal sale of biodiesel: Haryana Petroleum Dealers Association calls for strike on Nov 15

Tribune News Service

Hisar, November 10

The Haryana Petroleum Dealers Association has given a call for strike on November 15 in protest against the illegal sale of spurious biodiesel at cheaper rates.

Spurious biodiesel is being sold in the district at Rs 30 per litre cheaper than diesel, causing losses to fuel stations.

Sources say there are illegal sale points of biodiesel in the interiors of the district. A warehouse in Adampur supplies biodiesel to various parts of the district, they add.

The association said illegal sale points existed across the state and the government should launch a crackdown.

It said biodiesel was sourced from Mundra Port in Gujarat and supplied in Haryana via Rajasthan.

All-Haryana Petroleum Dealers Association president Rajkumar Salemgarh said, “Spurious biodiesel is prepared by mixing base oil and white oil. It is being sold in the name of bio fuel to industries and vehicle owners. Since it is cheaper by 30 to 40 rupees per litre than diesel, people are falling in the trap.” The sources say even some fuel station operators are procuring biodiesel and selling it by mixing diesel in it.

District Food and Supply Controller Ashok Sharma said, “If anyone gives information about the illegal sale of biodiesel, the authorities will take action immediately.”