Islamabad seals six petrol pumps for delivering less fuel to customers

Authorities in Islamabad have sealed six petrol stations and more than 40 fuel dispensing nozzles after discovering that customers were receiving less petrol and diesel than the quantities displayed on the pumps.

Authorities in Islamabad have sealed six petrol stations and more than 40 fuel dispensing nozzles after discovering that customers were receiving less petrol and diesel than the quantities displayed on the pumps.

According to a statement issued by the Islamabad district administration inspections are being carried out at petrol stations across the federal capital to check fuel measurements and ensure that consumers receive the correct quantity.

During these inspections officials sealed six petrol pumps and more than 40 dispensing nozzles for supplying less fuel than the prescribed amount. Electronic devices allegedly used to manipulate fuel measurements were also recovered.

The district administration further reported that two petrol stations were sealed after electronic equipment was found to have been used to tamper with fuel measurements. Staff members at the affected stations were also arrested.

The inspections are aimed at identifying petrol pumps involved in fuel measurement irregularities and ensuring compliance with the prescribed standards.

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has directed the relevant authorities to ensure that all petrol stations operating across the city are inspected.

The action comes as the district administration continues its monitoring of fuel dispensing facilities to protect consumers from being charged for quantities they do not receive.