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07/29/2016
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Eyeing the pump
Budget rapporteur will propose an increase of 40 cents on the gallon of gasoline Photo: Gabriel Paiva / Agência O Globo
Consumers have complained that, when asking for gasoline, fuel attendants with leaded gasoline, which is more expensive than common, providing a number less than the desired liters. This usually happens when the consumer does not notice what kind of fuel was used, how many liters were supplied if the amount due is charged.
Origin, price, validity and amount
fuel price rose 1.87% according to the IPCA-15 February Photo: Marcia Foletto / Agência O Globo
gas stations should inform the establishment of entry, using cards, banners or totems, the values that are practiced, according to rule of the National Petroleum Agency (ANP). It is important to the consumer check the prices of the pumps are the same as advertised and if there is time constraint, payment or pump.
Fuel Yield
In Rio, average price per liter of gasoline jumped from R $ 3.477 to R $ 3.692, and ethanol, from R $ 2.579 to R $ 2,86 Foto: Leo Martins / Agência O Globo
Fill in position of trust and check the fuel efficiency: in addition to the quality, quantity is also adulterated. There are bombs that come to supply up to 20% less per liter. The pump must have Inmetro stamp and seal to prevent the use of fraudulent devices. When the station has flag, you can only sell fuel from the same brand.
Ethanol
Much of economists believe new adjustment of fuel next year Photo: Fabio Rossi / Agência O Globo
The pumps, check the level of the hydrometer, the transparent tube which passes the fuel, and you can see the amount of water. The maximum allowed by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) is 5% or there is tampering. The ethanol should be clear, free of impurities orange color means tampering.
Gasoline
Photo: Domingos Peixoto / O Globo
If you suspect the quality of gasoline, consumers can ask the employee to carry out post at the time the "test tube test", which measures the percentage of ethanol mixed. See the type of gas being used. Gasoline is valid: are up to three months in the tank station. So many push the most expensive type with less output.
Lubricant and additives
Attention to switch lubricants and fluids, which have expiration dates to be respected, but also check if the price is on the shelf. The consumer should be aware of attendants claims that 'the oil is low'. Unless leakage is not common this occurs. Refer to the manual and see when performing the exchange. It is common positions comissionarem attendants to make the sale.
Brake Fluid
The brake fluid is valid. After maturity, the product absorbs moisture, especially on the coast and wetter locations. It loses efficiency when forming air bubbles and a kind of blurs it difficult to brake, may cause serious accidents.
Pay attention to
gasoline sales C (at the pump, as with the addition of anhydrous ethanol) fell 11.2% in August compared to the same month last year and have already accumulated decrease of 5.9% in the first eight months of anoFoto: Gustavo Stephan / The agency Globe
Ask the note or coupon tax. When paying by card, check that the amounts charged are correct. To report irregularities, the consumer can seek the Procon-SP (at 151 or www.procon.sp.gov.br site); IPEM (at (11) 3581-2000 or www.ipem.sp.gov.br); and ANP (www.anp.gov.br) at 0800 970 0267.
Source: The Globe
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