PETRON Malaysia is investigating social media claims that contaminated RON95 caused vehicle problems at several northern-region stations, although initial KPDN checks at a Batu Kawan station found no evidence of water or fuel contamination.
It said it was taking the reports seriously and was conducting further investigations into the allegations, which have circulated on social media.
“Customer safety and product quality are our priorities,” the company said in a statement today.
The company urged customers with questions about the matter to contact the Petron Customer Service team.
The investigation follows several social media posts alleging that vehicles developed problems after being filled with RON95 at a petrol station in Penang, with some claiming the fuel was contaminated or mixed with water.
However, the allegations have yet to be substantiated.
Checks by the Penang Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) at a petrol station in Batu Kawan found no evidence of water or contamination in the RON95 storage tanks.
Penang KPDN director S Jegan said the inspection was conducted with representatives of the oil company and the station operator to determine the cause of the reported problems.
The checks focused on the possible presence of water or contaminants in the storage tanks and fuel dispensing system.
Records from the station’s Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG), including readings taken during the inspection and over the preceding three days, showed no indication of water in the tanks.
Physical inspections around the pumps and tank sump also found no water accumulation apart from normal condensation.
Manual checks using Water Finding Paste (WFP) on both RON95 tanks likewise showed no colour change, which would indicate the presence of water. - October 5, 2026
