The National Standards Authority of Afghanistan has confirmed the rejection and return of 153 tankers carrying substandard fuel to Iran.
Qari Rahimullah Sajid, spokesperson for the Nimroz provincial government, told Bakhtar News Agency in an official statement that out of 250 tankers of imported fuel received over two days, 153 tankers of diesel and petrol failed to meet the authority’s quality standards and were sent back to the neighboring country.
The statement highlighted that in recent years, the National Standards Authority has taken serious and practical measures to prevent the import of low-quality fuel into Afghanistan.
Officials urged all traders to ensure that only quality products are brought into the country, warning that failure to comply will result in strict legal action.
The statement further noted that the remaining 97 tankers of substandard fuel will also be returned to Iran shortly.
Since the Islamic Emirate regained control, the authority has reportedly rejected and sent back hundreds of tankers carrying poor-quality petroleum products to their countries of origin as part of its efforts to safeguard national standards.
