A Lagos driver has raised concerns over an alleged pump meter irregularity after sharing a video from a filling station near Transcorp Hilton in Lagos.
In the footage, the man claimed he paid for ₦20,000 worth of petrol but noticed the pump meter was already reading ₦5,501 before fuel dispensing began. He confronted the attendants on the spot, accusing them of failing to reset the meter and shortchanging him.
The incident, which was captured using smart glasses from Meta, showed the attendants initially dismissing the claim as an error. However, after a brief argument, they agreed to redo the transaction.
The video has since circulated widely online, triggering mixed reactions from Nigerians. While some described the incident as part of a pattern, others suggested it could be a technical fault rather than deliberate fraud.
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Reacting, @Morris_Monye said, “In this hard economy, they are still doing dishonesty. The cheek!”
Another user, @OurFavOnlineDoc, added, “The country is hard enough. Why do some people do this evil to other people?”
Citing what they believe is a recurring issue, @OsinachiNuel wrote, “So they have not stopped this bad behaviour?”
@Ayoelesho also weighed in, saying, “Just look at the coordination these thieves displayed to steal just 5,000 Naira from a customer. Now, imagine what they would do if they had the chance to steal a million Naira.”
Sharing a personal experience, @mrboboskie said, “Some of them are not honest by default, I’ve caught quite a few of them on different occasions.”
However, not everyone agreed it was intentional. @zamani_nme argued, “You guys are mistaken, the moment she carry that nozzle, the price will automatically start from zero naira.”
Another user, @Gods1stDota, echoed the sentiment, saying, “Its not possible oga, as long as she picked up the nosel it resets.”
But others maintained the act was deliberate. @Yemmzy28 said, “This is completely wrong…very cruel, I must say. Always trying to cheat and extort people.”
The incident has renewed calls for motorists to pay closer attention to pump meters and ensure readings are reset before fuel is dispensed.