Nonthaburi, Commerce joins hands with energy. Check the gauges at gas stations throughout the country to ensure the accuracy of the fuel dispensers in order to be fair and build confidence among consumers.
Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade Revealed after visiting the area with Mr. Sarawut Kaewtathip, Director-General of the Department of Energy Business, and Mr. Suchart Ramas, Director-General of PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (PTT OR), that they have entered Let’s check the correctness and accuracy of the fuel dispenser in order to be fair and build confidence for the consumer public. In the past, the Department There has been a collaboration with the Department of Energy Business to organize a special patrol team to inspect fuel dispensers. At various gas stations continuously Including checking in the case of complaints immediately and
emphasizing that every gas station should inspect on a regular basis to be complete and correct.
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on, the Department of Internal Trade has acted in accordance with the orders of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce. Review the announcement of the Ministry of Commerce in the section on the tolerances accepted by law to be narrower. The tolerance for first and second layer certification inspection will be adjusted from +-0.5% to +-0.3%, and for inspection during use, it will be adjusted from +-1% to +-0.5% and then adjusted. Changed the certification period of the meter from 2 years to 1 year to make the inspection cycle more frequent. We are currently in the process of issuing this announcement.
We recommend that fellow citizens who go to refuel to pay attention to 1) the price tag of gas/liter indicated in front of the gas station that matches the gas dispenser. 2) check to see if the quantity and price of fuel are correct or not. 3) the dispenser. Gasoline at service stations must have a certificate showing the certification mark from the Department of Internal Trade.
Currently, there is a QR Code that allows people to check the details of the meter, including the expiration of the certification, and 4) The numbers on the fuel dispenser start at 0. In the case of incorrect fuel dispensing, there is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months and a fine. Not exceeding 20,000 baht or both. And if after inspection it is found that the dispenser has been altered causing the fuel price to be inaccurate, there is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 7 years and a fine not exceeding 280,000 baht. If the public suspects that an offense has been committed You can report it at the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569 or via Line @MR.DIT .-
Source: Thai News Agency