As gas prices soar, the county is working to ensure consumer confidence. County Agricultural/Weights & Measures Standards Officers are visiting service stations to ensure they are following proper regulations not only to protect the consumer, but also the business. Jef Harmatz has more…
There are more than 600 service stations in San Bernardino County with around 20,000 fuel dispensers. Inspectors test to verify that pumps are delivering the correct volume shown on the pump and are correctly calculating the price. If false readings, faulty construction, improper maintenance, or fraudulent use of equipment are discovered, the officers can require the owner or operator to fix the pump, possibly placing it out of order until it is fixed. Commissioner/Sealer Angela Godwin said, “California consumers are seeing new record-high gas prices greater than $6 per gallon and possibly higher. Next time you are at the gas station, look for our seal. This ensures that the measurement system functions fairly and properly.” If a consumer suspects any faulty readings or inaccuracies at a retail motor fuel station, visit their website at sbcounty.gov/awm or call 909-387-2105 to file an overcharge complaint.
