There will be a general inspection of the gas and petroleum market.

Faced with issues of gasoline mixed with water and impurities, gas stations cheating in measurement, and domestic gas prices increasing dramatically in recent times, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Nam Hai said the Ministry will coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and related units to conduct a general inspection of the gas and gasoline market to ensure consumer rights.

Regarding the issue of gasoline mixed with water and impurities, which is unsafe and causes damage to consumers' interests, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has assigned relevant Departments and Offices to thoroughly investigate this issue.

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In response to the case of some gas stations in Ho Chi Minh City siphoning off fuel, mixing water and impurities into gasoline, the city has decided to revoke the licenses of 9 stores and soon 2 related stores. The Ministry has also requested the relevant agencies to strictly handle and prosecute the violators.

Regarding the quality of gasoline, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Public Security to clarify related cases. In particular, this year is considered a key year for quality inspection and business registration of gasoline.

Regarding the recent sharp increase in gas prices, within its management authority, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will strengthen inspection and control of the market to prevent unreasonable price speculation; at the same time, it is requested that localities and the Department of Industry and Trade publicly disclose the relevant violations of gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas trading units so that people can know.

As with gasoline products, the Ministry of Industry and Trade coordinates with the Ministry of Finance to conduct a general inspection of the gas market to strictly manage this product to ensure consumer rights./.

According to Vietnam+