Cases of fraud at petrol pumps, including tampering with machine settings, have sparked outrage online. A recent viral video shows a Delhi man alleging fraud at a petrol pump in Sadiq Nagar. The post, shared on X, has garnered over 550k views, leading to calls for government action. Commenters shared their own experiences and called for stricter regulations and audits in the fuel industry. Netizens expressed outrage and concern over the incidents, highlighting the need for increased scrutiny of petrol pump operations.
Several cases of fraud have been reported at petrol pumps, where employees were caught cheating customers.
These incidents have gained attention online and raised awareness among netizens, as social media is filled with reports and videos about them.
Adding to this list, a Delhi man recently posted a video on social media alleging that petrol pump employees tampered with machine settings.
Alleged Fraud at Sadiq Nagar Petrol Pump In this latest incident, as per the post, it took place at a petrol pump in Sadiq Nagar when the man purchased diesel worth Rs 500. The video quickly went viral, prompting viewers to share their own experiences with similar scams.
The exact date of the incident remains unconfirmed.
Viral Video Sparks Outrage The video was posted on X (formerly Twitter), by a user handle named, 'Ghar ke kalesh'. The post was captioned, "Kalesh b/w a Guy and Group of Ladies Worker of Petrol Pump over guy claims that these ladies were started setting something in Machine after he asked for 500RS Diesel, Sadiq Nagar Delhi". The post was shared on April 7 and has gained traction with over 550k views.
— gharkekalesh (@gharkekalesh) Calls for Government Action People are calling for government action against such fraudulent activities.
Many took to the comment section to express their thoughts.
An X user wrote, "Yes this is centre half petrol pump and they are very big fraud, once I filled petrol in my care and they gave hardly 50% and surprisingly it's just outside Indian oil building @IndianOilcl , please take action against them.
..." Another user commented, "India cannot function without fraud, scams.
Lot of places people get water mixed, higher then required ethanol content, kerosene mixed, gas filled, meters tweaked.
No rules No audit.
Govt loots citizens with unfair high prices.
Petrol pumps loot by mixing & tampering meters.
" Netizens Express Outrage Commenters expressed outrage and concern.
One user reported experiencing fraud at the same petrol pump, while another highlighted broader issues of fraud in the fuel industry, urging stricter regulations and audits.
A user commented, "The government should regularly check them!!" Another claimed, "Many petrol pumps are involved in fraud.
No one even gets to know about it." A third wrote, "Petrol pump where females are employed are always found doing this fraud.
.... happened with me 3 times at different pumps.
" A fourth added, "Yes this is centre half petrol pump and they are very big fraud, once I filled petrol in my care and they gave hardly 50% and surprisingly it's just outside Indian oil building @IndianOilcl , please take action against them.
..."