DENVER (KDVR) — Hundreds of drivers across the Denver metro area are taking their vehicles to repair shops this week after filling up with contaminated gasoline.
The Division of Oil and Public Safety said a fuel truck from the HF Sinclair terminal in Henderson pumped gasoline mixed with diesel fuel into stations across the metro area on Wednesday and Thursday. The diesel-contaminated fuel was then sold to consumers, who intended to purchase regular or midgrade unleaded gasoline.
Bad fuel causing issues for drivers around Denver metro area
The fuel is believed to have been delivered to Costco, King Soopers and Murphy Express stations, but officials are still working to determine how many gas stations were affected and where they are located. At least 16 stations have been confirmed so far.
HF Sinclair has not yet released a list of stations impacted, but officials with the division said Friday that the company had contacted all distributors to alert them of potentially contaminated fuel…