Islamabad Petrol Pumps Caught Selling Less Fuel At Full Price

Islamabad's district administration has sealed over 40 petrol nozzles and shut down six petrol pumps following citywide inspections that revealed stations dispensing less fuel than indicated by the meters. The Directorate of Commerce (DC) Islamabad conducted the checks across the capital city. Nozzles, found to deliver less than the required amount, were immediately sealed at the point of sale, while six pumps were closed for the same violation.

The inspection also unearthed electronic devices designed to manipulate fuel measurements, which were confiscated. Staff at two petrol pumps were arrested for utilizing such devices. The DC Islamabad further explained that the issue of short-filling, where customers pay for fuel that doesn't actually make it to their tanks, leads to an increase in individual fuel expenses.

Notably, Islamabad has encountered similar issues before and has previously fined multiple stations for nozzle tampering. The DC Islamabad has issued orders for comprehensive inspections of all petrol pumps in the city to maintain the momentum of the crackdown. The news about Islamabad petrol pumps selling less fuel at full price first appeared on ProPakistani.