Dhaka:Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has taken action against three filling stations in Dhaka by shutting down four dispensing units. The units were found to be supplying less fuel than the quantity paid for by customers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the irregularities were uncovered during inspections conducted across various areas of Dhaka city. A BSTI press release revealed that 11 dispensing units at these filling stations were scrutinized during the operation, with four of them found to be shortchanging customers.
The inspection found that at Malibagh Auto Service, one diesel dispensing unit was supplying less fuel. Additionally, at A High and Company in Tikatuli, one octane unit was found involved in similar practices. At Kiko Petroleum and LPG Filling Station in Khilgaon, two octane units were also found to be supplying less fuel than prescribed.
The press release emphasized that BSTI's monitoring and surveillance efforts will continue to address fuel measurement manipulations and other practices that harm consumer interests. BSTI regularly inspects and oversees measuring instruments at filling stations to ensure accurate fuel delivery to consumers.