By Eli Matthews New York City's notorious high cost of living has become a familiar tale, but driving in the city takes the cake. A recent inspection by the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection revealed that nearly all gas stations in the five boroughs are mislabeling the octane level of the gas they sell. A staggering 96.3% of the 729 inspected gas stations failed to meet the required standards, with the majority of the issues centered around incorrect octane labeling. The problem is widespread, with 702 out of 729 gas stations failing to accurately label their mid-grade gas blends or display the correct octane level. This means that customers are unknowingly purchasing lower-grade gas, which can lead to decreased fuel efficiency, engine damage, and potentially even safety issues. The most common violation was related to failed octane samples, with 1,135 condemnations recorded. This led to the shutdown of ...
By Eli Matthews
New York City’s notorious high cost of living has become a familiar tale, but driving in the city takes the cake. A recent inspection by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection revealed that nearly all gas stations in the five boroughs are mislabeling the octane level of the gas they sell. A staggering 96.3% of the 729 inspected gas stations failed to meet the required standards, with the majority of the issues centered around incorrect octane labeling.
The problem is widespread, with 702 out of 729 gas stations failing to accurately label their mid-grade gas blends or display the correct octane level. This means that customers are unknowingly purchasing lower-grade gas, which can lead to decreased fuel efficiency, engine damage, and potentially even safety issues.
The most common violation was related to failed octane samples, with 1,135 condemnations recorded. This led to the shutdown of individual pumps until the issue was resolved. While some gas stations were found to have other violations, such as incorrect diesel blends or displaying the wrong price, these were relatively minor compared to the octane labeling issues.
The city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has taken steps to address the problem, but it’s clear that more needs to be done to ensure that consumers are protected. As a seasoned mechanic, I’ve seen firsthand the damage that can be caused by mislabeled fuel. It’s time for gas stations to take responsibility for their actions and ensure that customers are getting what they pay for.
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