Petrol stations ‘ripping off’ motorists with short measures Harry Brennan Wed, November 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM GMT 6 min read

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Petrol stations have been "ripping off" motorists with short measures in the middle of a fuel crisis, The Telegraph has found.

An investigation has identified scores of pump failures that are likely to have resulted in drivers being short-changed by pumps dispensing less than was paid for, including at forecourts operated by major brands such as Asda and Welcome Break.