The objective is to ensure that consumers receive clear information and pay exactly for what is dispensed. These operations are carried out in compliance with Law 45 of 2007 and the Technical Regulation DGNTI-COPANIT 51-2005. The entity seeks to ensure that consumer rights are respected in every fuel purchase. Among the actions, a reinforced fuel monitoring is maintained due to the impact of the war in the Middle East, which influences the increase in international oil prices. The Authority for Consumer Protection and Competition Defense (Acodeco) conducts inspections at gas stations nationwide. These measures help to reduce consumption and unnecessary expenses. With these actions, Acodeco strengthens the regulation of the sector and seeks to ensure the respect for consumer rights throughout the country. This situation maintains active surveillance in the local market. The Metrology staff performs verification of dispensers to check that they are correctly calibrated. The water level in storage tanks is also measured, and seals, price boards, and the correct identification of products are reviewed. You may be interested Retirees from MIDA in Santiago demand pending payment of the seniority bonus March 19, 2026 Acodeco reviews gas pumps to avoid overcharging March 19, 2026 La Mitra is dressed in folklore with parade and cultural activities March 19, 2026 CSS will pay in April the $50 bonus and people are already mentally lining up March 19, 2026 Health of the population at risk due to fires in several landfills in Azuero March 19, 2026 Acodeco informed that users can file complaints for irregularities through the line 510-1300, the email info@acodeco.gob.pa, the official website and the line 311. In addition, the entity recalled that adopting good habits helps to improve fuel performance. Among them: maintaining adequate tire pressure, avoiding sudden accelerations, not overloading the vehicle, turning off the engine if it is stopped for several minutes and performing periodic maintenance. It also recommended planning routes to avoid traffic jams and using the air conditioning moderately.
