“罚款1300元” 岂能震慑加油站作弊

Core Viewpoint - The issue of gas station fraud has raised widespread social concern, with illegal activities harming both consumers and national interests [1] Group 1: Case Examples - On August 19, 2025, the Ordos Market Supervision Administration imposed administrative penalties on the Hongli gas station, confiscating six defective fuel dispensers and 14 fuel nozzles, along with illegal gains of 20,679,001 yuan and a fine of 1,300 yuan [1] - The same authority penalized three other gas stations under the same legal entity in Dalat Qi, confiscating 16 fuel dispensers and 44 fuel nozzles, with illegal gains exceeding 20 million yuan for one station and over 4.6 million yuan for another [1] - A similar case in Nanjing involved a consumer complaint about a gas station selling durians with incorrect weight, leading to a fine of 32,000 yuan and confiscation of the involved electronic scale [3] Group 2: Legal Framework - The penalties imposed by local authorities are based on the Measurement Law, which allows fines of up to 2,000 yuan for using unqualified measuring instruments or falsifying data [2] - The Consumer Rights Protection Law and the Administrative Penalty Law provide additional legal grounds for penalizing gas stations that infringe on consumer rights [3] - The Tax Collection and Administration Law stipulates that tax evasion can lead to fines ranging from 50% to five times the unpaid tax amount, with potential criminal charges for significant evasion [3] Group 3: Public Sentiment and Recommendations - The public is deeply frustrated with gas station fraud, and the current penalty of 1,300 yuan is insufficient to deter illegal activities [4] - There is a call for stricter penalties to prevent offenders from feeling they can escape consequences [4]