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Is it real gasoline or just another fuel scam? If you are one of those people who have ever wondered whether you really put the right fuel in your car, know that the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) is keeping an eye on gas stations. In a recent operation in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, a gas station was caught selling regular gasoline disguised as premium gasoline, a practice that harms both your wallet and the performance of vehicles. This is just one of the cases that reinforce the importance of rigorous monitoring to protect consumers and ensure a transparent market.
Inspection of gas stations is a priority for the ANP, which, in partnership with the police and regulatory agencies, conducts rigorous inspections to ensure that the gasoline sold meets quality and quantity standards. The agency identifies irregularities through detailed inspections that go far beyond quality, also checking whether the quantity of fuel supplied corresponds to what was paid for.
With recent episode of Vila Velha, the alert was triggered. And it is no wonder: frauds like this represent what has been called the “fuel scam”, a practice that harms consumers and puts the functioning of vehicles at risk. To curb these irregularities, the ANP uses severe measures, such as sealing fuel pumps and legal sanctions against offending stations. These actions are part of a broader strategy to build a safe and reliable market environment for everyone.
How does ANP inspection at gas stations protect the consumer?
Periodic inspections not only prevent fraud, but also ensure the quality of gasoline made available to consumers. In order to prevent damage to vehicle engines and risks to driver safety, the ANP maintains continuous monitoring. Each violation found is a further step towards correcting the market, and the agency imposes sanctions ranging from temporary suspension of operations to strict legal proceedings, promoting a deterrent effect against deceptive practices.
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Furthermore, by identifying and punishing fraud, the ANP strengthens consumer confidence, as consumers are assured that the gasoline supplied to their vehicles is the correct type. This significantly reduces the risk of mechanical damage and additional repair expenses, which are direct impacts of purchasing adulterated fuel.
How can consumers protect themselves against the fuel scam?
Although the ANP play an essential role, consumer attention is equally important to avoid fuel scams. Check out some best practices:
Check the fuel pump: Before you start refueling, make sure that the information displayed on the pump is clear and corresponds to the type of gasoline you ordered.
Keep receipts: Keep all receipts of payment and fuel. They can serve as evidence in case of a dispute or suspected fraud.
Report suspicions to the ANP: Any practice or attitude that raises doubts must be reported to the ANP, which maintains open channels for consumer complaints.
This shared surveillance between consumers, ANP and other agencies is the key to a more transparent and honest fuel market. With the agency expanding its efforts, and the active participation of citizens, it is expected to reduce cases of adulteration and strengthen trust in gas stations. After all, when it comes to gasoline, what every consumer expects is quality and safety, and everyone working together is essential to make this a reality.
The state and federal government supports fraud. The consumer is not a magician to see if this **** is counterfeit. There is a lot of incompetence and corruption in the wretched government **** **** ****.
What a childish response, this fuel adulteration has always existed, regardless of the government.