Economy Ministry Alerts on Illicit Fuel Pumps

The Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade issued a statement warning against the use of unauthorized and tamperable fuel pumps at petrol stations, which violate consumer protection laws and allow manipulation of the quantities sold. The ministry confirmed that inspections have been carried out resulting in the detection of violations. It also requested station owners to install seals on the pumps within three weeks, prohibited the installation or use of pumps without calibration locks, and vowed to take strict legal actions against offenders.