Petrol stations must not display the price of fuel if it is unavailable.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

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.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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.

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Set up an independent regulator to monitor and regulate vehicle fuel pricing: Set up an independent regulator to monitor and regulate vehicle fuel pricing

Timeline

9 Apr 2022	Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 12 Apr 2022

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