Rejected petition 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.

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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.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

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: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/605282

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 9 April 2022
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