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Petrol Pump Fraud Detector
Common scams: dispenser shows wrong litres, attendant manipulates pre-set, mixed fuel with diluents. Watch the dispenser display reach exactly the litres you should get for your amount.
For ₹1000 at ₹105.00/L, you should receive 9.52 L. Watch the dispenser display: it should reach exactly this amount before the bill prints.
FAQ
I see correct litres but my fuel light still on — why?
Possible diluted fuel — water / kerosene mixed in. Run a basic test: fuel evaporates fully on a clean glass surface; water/kerosene leaves residue. Or: check density at the pump (most are required to display).
How to dispute short-fueling?
Insist on filing a complaint at the pump (mandatory by law). Note time, dispenser ID, attendant name. Escalate via Consumer Helpline 1915 or PCRA / state legal metrology dept.
Best time to refuel?
Early morning when fuel is denser (cooler temperatures). You get marginally more litres per ₹. Differences are real but small (~0.5%).