Suwon-si Intensifies Crackdown on Fake Oil Distribution

An inspector is checking the meter inside the gas station.

The city of Suwon in Gyeonggi Province is taking action to eradicate the distribution of counterfeit petroleum.

On the 7th, Suwon City announced that, in collaboration with the Korea Petroleum Quality and Distribution Authority, it will conduct an urgent inspection of 112 locations, including 99 gas stations and 13 general sales outlets, targeting illegal distribution activities such as the manufacturing and selling of counterfeit petroleum until the 31st of next month.

The main inspection items include the validity period of meter calibration, whether illegal modifications have been made, the presence of fire extinguishers, and facilities for preventing accidents such as fires.

The Korea Petroleum Quality and Distribution Authority will collect samples to conduct quality and quantity inspections of petroleum products and notify Suwon City if any violations are found.

The city will focus inspections on businesses that have previously received administrative sanctions or have had complaints related to the manufacturing and selling of counterfeit petroleum. Additionally, promotional materials containing information on eradicating counterfeit petroleum products will be distributed to business owners, and they will be urged to manage quality carefully.

If violations are found as a result of the inspections, the city will take administrative actions such as imposing fines or suspending business operations in accordance with relevant laws.

A city official promised, "Through this special joint inspection, we will establish a sound distribution order for petroleum products" and "create an environment where citizens can trust petroleum products."

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