ERC scales up tests to curb mixing of petrol with kerosene

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has increased sampling of petroleum products to curb rogue traders who mix kerosene with diesel and petrol in search of higher margins.

The regulator has increased the number of test samples from 100 to 150 samples per month for independent stations and from 200 to 300 samples per month for branded stations in an effort to bolster surveillance.