Is it safe to buy fuel from smalltime dealers like Unioil and Flying V?
The companies you mentioned import the bulk of their supplies from the Singapore open market, the refining center of Asia. Even other countries like Vietnam, Laos, Australia and many others now buy from that small island state. Gasoline quality is a complex issue mainly dictated by the the local environmental and operational requirements. Gasoline is priced by their octane rating. The question is do they contain detergents and other additives to keep your system clean and remove gummy deposits in your engine’s valves, spark plugs and exhaust systems? That remains to be seen. You probably need to write to these companies directly and ask these hard questions. Do they guarantee trouble free driving if you use their gasoline? If you notice poor ignition characterized by loss of power and irregular vibration and noise after loading fuel, go back to your gas station and complain. Water and salt contamination is common among imported shipments of fuel but these can controlled by good handlin
