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Heart of the South West TS is seeking to reassure motorists that fuel pumps are accurate
Posted 26 July 2022 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Automotive|South West
UPDATES: As fuel prices reach record highs, Trading Standards officers are increasing inspections of petrol pumps to reassure motorists that pricing is accurate and dispensing equipment remains compliant.
The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is to increase the number of petrol station forecourt checks its officers carry out to make sure the public are not being ripped off.
Usually around a dozen forecourts a year are tested across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay – this summer up to an extra 20 will be tested, with a possibility of more if needed.
The increase in...
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