Officers from Cumbria County Council’s Trading Standards Service have continued their tests of fuel pumps across Cumbria.

Inspectors have sought to ensure accuracy and fair measurements are taken of fuel pumps across the county.

Fuel pumps are tested by Trading Standards Officers regularly to make sure they are within the law, and the council keeps a record of any complaints made and investigates any allegation of short measure.

In addition, fuel pumps are sealed to prevent adjustment and fraud.

The equipment used to test the pumps measures the volume of fuel sold multiplied by the price per litre. This calculation determines the price to pay. The inspection visits and tests on fuel pump equipment ensure that customers can have confidence in the amount of fuel they purchase.

Cllr Celia Tibble, Cumbria County Council's Cabinet Member for the Environment (including Trading Standards), said: “The inspections demonstrate the importance of weights and measures legislation that applies to such equipment, and aim to prevent any problems from occurring at fuel stations.

"Inspections carried out by fully independent Trading Standards Officers protects the interests of the public, and ensures fairness across all fuel retailers.”

If you have any concerns about the operation of a fuel pump please notify the filing station manager.

Alternatively, please contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133 or email trading.standards@cumbria.gov.uk.