The inspections were carried out to combat abusive prices Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil An inspection operation by the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) found irregularities at a gas station, two floating stations and a reseller of LPG, cooking gas, in Pará. Six infraction notices and seven ban terms were issued. The ANP also collected two fuel samples for laboratory analysis. In total, 47 LPG cylinders were seized, in addition to 12 thousand liters of diesel oil, 12.2 thousand liters of gasoline and 6.3 thousand liters of marine diesel. The actions took place between the 10th and 14th of August and are among 145 inspection actions throughout Brazil focused on combating abusive fuel prices. In Pará, inspections took place in five municipalities: Belém, Igarapé-Miri, Cametá, Abaetetuba and Curuçá. According to the ANP, the actions were carried out in partnership with the State Department of Finance (Sefa), which also verified possible irregularities in fuel and cooking gas. In the state, a total of four gas stations were inspected; four floating stations, in addition to a fuel distributor and four LPG resellers. The ANP did not inform, in the published report, which establishments were fined and closed. ? Follow the g1 Pará channel on WhatsApp
ANP bans gas stations and gas resellers in Pará
The inspections were carried out to combat abusive prices Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil An inspection operation by the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) found irregularities at a gas station, two floating...
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The ANP also collected two fuel samples for laboratory analysis. In total, 47 LPG cylinders were seized, in addition to 12 thousand liters of diesel oil, 12.2 thousand liters of gasoline and 6.3 thousand liters of marine diesel.
- The actions took place between the 10th and 14th of August and are among 145 inspection actions throughout Brazil focused on combating abusive fuel prices.
- In Pará, inspections took place in five municipalities: Belém, Igarapé-Miri, Cametá, Abaetetuba and Curuçá.
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Inspection across the country Throughout Brazil, the ANP carried out 145 inspection actions focusing on abusive prices between the 10th and 14th of August. Of this total, 124 occurred at liquid fuel reseller stations, 18 at LPG resellers, two at fuel distributors and one at an LPG distributor. The ANP collected fuel samples for laboratory analysis. PRF/SE In addition to price-related inspections, the agency carried out routine actions to check the quality of fuels, the volume supplied by pumps, equipment, documentation and other items required by regulation. According to the ANP, fined establishments are subject to fines that can vary from R$5,000 to R$5 million, in addition to measures such as suspension or revocation of authorization. Penalties are applied after administrative proceedings, with the right to defense and contradictory proceedings. The ban is a precautionary measure that can be applied to prevent the sale of illegal products or other practices that could harm the consumer. Reports about irregularities in the fuel market can be made to the ANP by calling 0800 970 0267, using the agency form or using the ANP app with VC - Postos. READ ALSO: Accused of running over and killing four fans in Belém goes to popular jury Cities in Pará receive free labor assistance from TRT-8