PETALING JAYA: A nationwide inspection following consumer complaints has found all petrol stations dispensing accurate quantities of RON95 petrol.
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said its enforcement officers conducted accuracy checks on stations' pumps across all states and districts from Nov 3 to 9.
"The purpose of this inspection was to ensure that all petrol dispensers have undergone verification and that the certification remains valid," the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday (Nov 25).
It added that the checks also aimed to confirm that pumps were operating within the maximum permissible error range and were free from tampering.
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"We also aim to detect any element of manipulation or technical non-compliance by petrol station operators," it said.
A total of 2,282 RON95 dispensers at 584 petrol stations comprising major brands, mini stations and unbranded mini stations were inspected.
"Throughout this operation, no offences involving RON95 fuel quantity below the maximum permissible error were identified.
"The ministry is committed to ensuring the accuracy of RON95 petrol measurements and will continue periodic inspections.
"Firm action will be taken if any manipulation or non-compliance is detected," it added.
Under Section 16 of the Weights and Measures Act 1972, offenders may face fines of up to RM40,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both, with any tampered equipment also subject to forfeiture.
Some consumers had claimed that the quality and quantity of RON95 had deteriorated since the introduction of the Budi95 targeted subsidy.
The ministry had refuted these claims in a statement on Nov 1.
