Petrol Pump Tips: You must have often seen at petrol pumps that many people fill petrol or diesel worth Rs 110, 210 or 510 instead of Rs 100, 200 or 500. Have you wondered why this is so? This question comes in the mind not only of you and us but of every person who sees this at the petrol pump. Many people do this in front of each other, but they do not know the reason behind it. So let us tell you what is the reason behind doing this.

Why do people do this?
This matter is completely full of awareness. This is a code by which the customer, without saying anything, tells the petrol refillers that he is a conscious person. There are not just one but four reasons behind this, let us tell you.

Machines are ‘preset’
Actually, some people believe that the machines at petrol pumps are pre-set, like for 100, 200 or 500 rupees. In such a situation, there is always a doubt in the mind that less quantity of petrol may be filled in the vehicle. Because of this, people always fill petrol in uneven amount.

for mental satisfaction
However, there is no confirmation that you will not be cheated by this, or you will not get less petrol. This is completely a question of mental peace. By doing this, customers get peace of mind and they think that they have not been cheated in any way at the petrol pump.

fear of old machines
This perception has also been created because of some old machines and some old fraud cases. Although, in today’s digital age, such frauds are less common, but people still do this as a matter of security.

alerting pump personnel
Pump workers also remain alert when customers do this. They know that the customer is aware, in such a situation they cannot do anything to them. There is no risk of the machine setting up by filling petrol in odd numbers.

Things to keep in mind…
However, while filling petrol, we should keep some important things in mind. As:

• While filling petrol, always keep an eye on the meter and check whether it starts from ‘zero’ or not.
• Always take receipt after filling petrol at petrol pump.
• Always go for a pump which is reliable and authorized.