New Delhi: Petroleum Minister Murli Deora on Wednesday launched the new marker system to detect adulteration of kerosene in petrol and diesel. Under the system, kerosene meant for the public distribution system would be dyed with an imported marker, which cannot be removed or tampered with.

Adulteration of diesel and petrol with marker-blended kerosene could immediately be detected through a simple visual check-up when tested using a simple kit.

Describing fuel adulteration as a social menace, Mr. Deora said the basic motive for adulteration continues to be the difference in price between fuels that are largely similar in composition.

Such adulteration leads to economic loss, increased emission and large-scale deterioration in the performance of engines.

By using the marker system of Authentix, adulteration up to one per cent could be detected on site. The marker system would help detect adulteration of kerosene in auto fuels and ensure that PDS kerosene reaches the targeted group.

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