New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has taken note of certain media reports that have cited excerpts from a SIAM communication, with specific and selective focus on chloride and sulphur content in fuel.

In an official statement, SIAM has clarified the matter and placed it "in its correct context for the benefit of the public and all stakeholders."

According to the press release from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), fuel quality testing under the prevailing regulatory framework is a rigorous and comprehensive process, covering more than 150 parameters and is undertaken by OMCs.

SIAM said that its communication in question was part of routine and ongoing technical deliberations tha...