Using Fake Petroleum Can Damage Engines... Changwon City Conducts Special Inspection of Petroleum Products at 185 Gas Stations

Eradication of Illegal Manufacturing and Distribution Activities, Administrative Penalties Including Fines and Business Suspension

Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province, will inspect the quality and quantity accuracy of petroleum products at 185 gas stations in collaboration with the Korea Petroleum Management Service from the 28th of this month to April 29th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Changwon City in Gyeongnam Province will conduct a special inspection of gas stations together with the Korea Petroleum Management Service from the 28th to April 29th.

The inspection was initiated in preparation for a rise in domestic petroleum product prices due to the surge in international oil prices and an expected increase in illegal distribution activities such as the manufacture and sale of counterfeit petroleum.

The city will form a joint inspection team with the Korea Petroleum Management Service to check the quality and quantity accuracy of petroleum products at 185 gas stations within the jurisdiction.

According to the Petroleum Management Service, counterfeit petroleum is manufactured by mixing kerosene, petrochemical products, etc., with normal petroleum products for use or intended use as fuel for vehicles or machinery.

Using counterfeit petroleum causes damage to major parts of vehicle engines or exhaust systems, resulting in economic losses and threatening driver safety, as well as causing air pollution through the emission of harmful exhaust gases and fine dust.

The joint inspection team will examine counterfeit petroleum, compliance with petroleum quantity and distribution regulations, and gas station safety management.

Minor violations found during the inspection will be corrected immediately on site, and if violations are discovered, administrative measures such as fines and business suspension will be imposed.

Jung Hyunseop, Director of the Economic and Job Creation Bureau, said, “We will do our best to prevent consumer damage in advance so that all citizens can use petroleum products with confidence.”

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