Eva Moore

A South Carolina driver reported being stranded after pumping contaminated gasoline containing more water than fuel at a TA gas station in Conway. The incident caused $1,273.69 in repairs for her new Subaru Forester Hybrid. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture, which oversees fuel quality, confirmed ongoing efforts to test and address contamination cases.

A South Carolina driver reported being stranded after purchasing contaminated gasoline from a TA gas station, which resulted in water in her vehicle's fuel line and a $1,273 repair bill. The incident prompted her to warn drivers about fuel contamination risks, especially for older vehicles. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed 132 cases of water or sediment in fuel since January last year.

A South Carolina driver reported being stranded after purchasing contaminated gasoline from a TA gas station, resulting in $1,273 in repair costs for her new Subaru Forester Hybrid. The incident prompted a complaint to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, which oversees fuel quality and has documented 132 cases of contaminated fuel since January 2023.