File Photo: A worker fills a car's tank at a gas station in Cairo. AFP
In a statement on Monday, the ministry said routine inspections and lab tests — carried out by internal teams and independent, internationally accredited bodies — found no deviation from official specifications.
Samples collected in April reportedly met all regulatory benchmarks.
The denial comes amid growing public outcry, with motorists sharing videos and photos of corroded fuel tanks and engine failures, many involving 92 and 95-octane petrol.
One viral clip showed a mechanic claiming he had replaced over ten tanks in two days due to suspected tainted fuel.
The ministry said it had contacted major distributors, including Misr Petroleum and Cooperation Petroleum Company (CPC), both of which denied receiving complaints.
Nevertheless, it has dispatched new inspection teams to collect samples nationwide, urging citizens to report issues via the government complaints hotline (16528).
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has launched its own investigation.
Minister Sherif Farouk announced a nationwide crackdown on fuel tampering and pledged legal action against violators, calling the campaign part of a broader effort to protect public funds and ensure the integrity of subsidised goods.
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