Submitted on Saturday 9th April 2022
Rejected on Tuesday 12th April 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Petrol stations must not display the price of fuel if it is unavailable.
Make it a requirement for petrol stations to switch off illuminated signs advertising the price of fuel if it is not available at that location. If a sign cannot be switched off, then the price should be changed to "0000" or "_ _ _ _" for the grade of fuel that is unavailable.
In light of recent fuel supply issues, and the ensuing panic buying that occurs, it would be helpful if petrol stations did not falsely indicate that they are selling fuel, or particular grades of fuel, at their location.
Removal of the price from forecourt signage will give an "at a glance" indication for drivers about the availability of fuel, and save time and reduce frustration when visiting a petrol station that has no suitable fuel.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Deciding how petrol prices are displayed at petrol stations are a matter for retailers, not the UK Government or the House of Commons. This means the Government is not directly responsible for the action this petition calls for.
You may like to sign this petition which calls for a related action:
Set up an independent regulator to monitor and regulate vehicle fuel pricing: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/605282
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