Drivers filled up their cars with 'contaminated' fuel from petrol station

Motorists warned of 'contaminated fuel' as impacted drivers could face 'massive bills' from petrol issue

A number of drivers have been left with broken down vehicles after a petrol station was found to be selling "contaminated" fuel.Motorists at the London Road BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, had reported issues with the petrol after "dozens" of local drivers saw their cars break down after filling up.The issue was first flagged at the start of the week, prompting the BP garage to close on Tuesday before re-opening on Wednesday with the pump out of u…

Drivers filled up their cars with 'contaminated' fuel from petrol station

The affected pump has been isolated and an investigation has launched (Picture: Getty Images) Dozens of cars stopped in their tracks after drivers filled up with ‘contaminated’ fuel at an Essex petrol station. A quick trip to the BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, turned into a nightmare for motorists after their cars stopped working shortly after. Now BP has said that the tank was affected by contaminated fuel, the Sun reports. Drivers were left…

Essex BP petrol station finds 'potentially contaminated' fuel as cars break down

BP says it has launched an investigation into the reports of contaminated fuel at the petrol station