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Diesel Contamination in Fuel Affects Hundreds of Drivers

1/13/2026

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State regulators confirmed diesel contamination in unleaded fuel originated at HF Sinclair's terminal, with over 400 complaints affecting hundreds of drivers.
Retailers identified affected locations, including King Soopers, Safeway, Costco, and Murphy Express.
King Soopers initially listed 22 stations.
It later reduced the list to 13 after testing.
The contamination occurred between January 7 and 8, prompting immediate actions by stations.

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Story summary

State regulators confirmed diesel contamination in unleaded fuel originated at HF Sinclair's terminal, with over 400 complaints affecting hundreds of drivers.
Retailers identified affected locations, including King Soopers, Safeway, Costco, and Murphy Express.
King Soopers initially listed 22 stations.
It later reduced the list to 13 after testing.
The contamination occurred between January 7 and 8, prompting immediate actions by stations.