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Avoid These 5 Mistakes at Petrol Pumps to Prevent Fuel Fraud and Save Money!
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News18•05-10-2026, 09:14
Avoid These 5 Mistakes at Petrol Pumps to Prevent Fuel Fraud and Save Money!
- •Incidents of fraud at petrol pumps are increasing, with complaints of overcharging and less fuel.
- •Always ensure the meter is set to zero before filling fuel; keep an eye on the screen yourself.
- •Fill fuel for odd amounts like 575, 825, or 1,350 to avoid pre-set lower quantities.
- •Pay attention to the type of fuel being filled; ensure it's not power petrol or high-octane if not needed.
- •Fill fuel only at known, reliable pumps and demand a quantity check with a calibrated container if in doubt.
Key Questions Answered
People usually purchase fuel in round figures like five hundred or a thousand, where fraudulent lower quantities might be pre-set. Filling for odd amounts like 575 or 825 makes pre-determination difficult, forcing attendants to provide the exact value.
If you suspect you received less fuel, you have the right to ask the attendant to verify the quantity using a calibrated container. If the vessel is not completely filled, it proves something is wrong with the pump, and you should complain immediately.
Attendants often start filling with old readings instead of bringing the meter completely to zero, causing you to pay for more while receiving less. Keeping an eye on the screen and checking the nozzle prevents such scams.
