Saudi: Gas station workers arrested for tampering meter readings

Expatriate workers who are caught tampering with gas pump meter readings will be sent to security authorities for deportation and will not be permitted to re-enter the Kingdom, a joint statement from three government agencies said.

The Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) inspected a number of gas stations following illegal practices spotted at these stations and reported to the Ministry of Commerce by a number of consumers.

After testing the accuracy of gasoline dispensers, it was discovered that certain workers had retrieved past gas pump meter readings and modified them to the highest pricing.

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