违法获利2000多万元，罚款才1300元！这种处罚能震慑谁？

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the rampant issue of fuel station fraud in Ordos City, where illegal practices such as "oil cheating and tax evasion" harm both consumers and national interests [1][3]. Group 1: Case Studies of Fraud - 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, confiscating a total of 16 fuel dispensers and 44 nozzles, with illegal gains ranging from over 2 million yuan to 460,000 yuan [1]. - The fines imposed, particularly the uniform amount of 1,300 yuan, raise concerns about their effectiveness in deterring such fraudulent activities [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Framework and Penalties - The local market supervision department justified the fines based on the Measurement Law, which allows for fines of up to 2,000 yuan for using unqualified measuring instruments or falsifying data [3]. - Other laws, such as the Consumer Rights Protection Law and the Administrative Penalty Law, could also apply in cases where consumer rights are violated, as demonstrated by a case in Nanjing where a seller was fined 32,000 yuan for overcharging based on incorrect weight [3]. - Tax evasion by gas stations is subject to severe penalties under the Tax Collection Administration Law, which can include fines of up to five times the unpaid tax amount and potential criminal charges for significant evasion [5]. Group 3: Public Sentiment and Recommendations - The public is increasingly frustrated with fuel station fraud, and the minimal fines, such as 1,300 yuan, are seen as insufficient to deter offenders [5]. - There is a call for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties to prevent fraud and protect consumer rights and national revenue [5].