A fuel delivery mix-up temporarily affected the premium and diesel pumps at the Questa Sinclair gas station on the town’s south side at 2375 Highway 522 in Questa. This mixed fuel was available to customers on Tuesday, Oct. 14 into Wednesday, Oct. 15 into early afternoon.

According to station management, a delivery truck with Express Gasoline mistakenly mixed premium gasoline with diesel fuel during a recent delivery. Employees identified the issue quickly, limiting the number of customers affected. Employees identified the issue quickly, limiting the number of customers affected to approximately 10, according to station management.

“We acted fast to handle the situation,” the station management said. “There were minimal people affected, and we want to reassure customers that our current regular unleaded supply at the station has been tested and is fine.”
The fuel supplier is assessing the incident and has accepted full responsibility for the error.

The Sinclair northside station remains unaffected. All grades of fuel there — regular, premium, and diesel — have been tested and are safe for use, the company said.

“We apologize for the inconvenience this incident has caused,” the statement read.
Anyone who may have been affected should go to the Sinclair station at 2375 Highway 522 and leave the following information:

• Name and contact details
• Time frame or date of purchase
• Vehicle make and model
• Product purchased
• Payment type
• Amount of purchase

Impacted customers can get updates by contacting the Great West Casualty Company Old Republic Insurance Group at (208) 898-3606. Their website is www.gwccnet.com. The claim number is Questa Two.