In response to public concern regarding rising fuel prices and possible discrepancies in the amount of fuel dispensed, the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (CRPC) carried out inspections at the largest fuel filling station networks in Latvia in March 2026.
The inspections assessed the accuracy of diesel fuel dispensing measurement systems and their compliance with regulatory requirements. In total, seven major fuel filling station chains were inspected.
The results of the inspections confirm that no significant violations were identified that would affect the amount of fuel dispensed to consumers. This means that consumers can rely on the accuracy of fuel dispensing systems.
At the same time, CRPC draws attention to the fact that if consumers suspect a discrepancy between the dispensed fuel volume and the reading displayed on the dispensing equipment, they are advised to immediately contact staff at the fuel filling station. In such cases, a control measurement can be carried out on site using a calibrated measuring container.
CRPC emphasises that vehicle fuel level indicators and markings on plastic fuel containers are not considered precise measuring instruments; therefore, conclusions based on them may be misleading. Practice shows that complaints received by CRPC regarding measurement system accuracy, based on vehicle fuel gauges or fuel can markings, are confirmed only in rare cases.
Supervision Results for 2025
In 2025, during metrological supervision carried out at 39 fuel filling stations and covering 466 measurement systems, CRPC found that:
- non‑compliance was identified in 11% of cases;
- the most common issue was overdue periodic verification.
At the same time, when testing 87 measurement systems, 16 cases were identified where the permissible error margin (0.5%) was exceeded; however, in most cases, the deviations were minor (up to 0.60%).
Ongoing Supervision
CRPC will continue to carry out regular inspections to ensure fair and accurate fuel trade in Latvia.