Low-Quality Petroleum Products: The MCI Announces Checks and Controls

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) informs that it has taken note of concerns regarding the quality of certain petroleum products. In a notice dated September 15, 2026, the MCI announces checks and controls on the quality of petroleum products, with recourse to specialized expertise if necessary. It specifies that no conclusion can be drawn before technical analyses and urges consumers to be cautious and remain calm. The MCI reminds importers and distributors of their obligation to place compliant and traceable products on the market, warning that any established non-compliance will be sanctioned in accordance with the decree of March 11, 2020.<\/p>