Watch: Customer accuses Indian Oil petrol pump of fuel scam – 'Not dispensing the correct amount of petrol'

A viral video on X (formerly Twitter) shows customers at an Indian Oil petrol pump in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, attempting to expose alleged fuel cheating, claiming that the pump isn't dispensing the correct amount of petrol. The footage only adds to growing concerns over fuel scams at petrol stations.

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In the video, a man demonstrates that while the petrol pump shows 5.5 liters of petrol being dispensed, the actual amount received falls short.?

"Many patrons have expressed concerns about receiving less fuel than they pay for, undermining trust in the establishment. This unethical practice not only tarnishes Indian Oil's reputation but also exploits consumers," the post reads.

Comments on the video reveal similar grievances at other petrol stations, with one user claiming, "I have seen and heard such cases especially in Indian Oil Petrol Pumps. There is one IOC Petrol pump in Bhattarahalli, Old Madras Road, KR Puram, who is father of all cheaters in Bangalore. Whoever is seeing my tweet, Please don't go to the one station I mentioned above."

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A Quora post from a year ago detailed how petrol pumps trick customers, estimating that 10-15% of Indian Oil stations might be involved in such practices.?

Common methods include tampered meters showing more fuel dispensed than actually given, shortchanging customers, and using lower-grade fuel while charging for premium.

The video has fuelled growing concerns about transparency and ethics in the fuel industry, with calls for stricter regulations and accountability measures to protect consumers from being deceived at petrol stations across India.

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