Gas pumps

Gas pumps (infographie)
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Gas pumps

Did you know that gas pumps must be

approved by us?

inspected before use?

reinspected every 2 years?

  • Inaccurate pumps must be repaired or they could be removed from service.
  • The owner must ensure the pump is measuring accurately at all times.
  • If a pump is found to be measuring inaccurately and the problem is not corrected promptly, the owner could be issued a monetary penalty or a fine.

Maximum error

The Weights and Measures Regulations tolerate a maximum error of 100 mL (0.5%) on a 20 L delivery. That's about the same amount as half a small juice box!

Look for the inspection sticker

The sticker indicates when the pump was last inspected and when it must be reinspected.

We focus on the accuracy of the pump so that you get what you pay for.

Complaints about gas pumps

Most complaints we receive are related to:

  • missing inspection stickers
  • suspected inaccurate measurement
  • issues with automatic temperature compensation (where volume is correct to 15 °C)

If you would like to file a complaint, please contact us.

Complaints about the price of gas

To report suspected price fixing in the retail gasoline sector or other issues related to the price of gas, you can contact the Competition Bureau at à competitionbureau.gc.ca.