TikTok user Sarah (@sarahsig) posted video from Bossier City, Louisiana showing a gas pump display rise from $34.23 to $40.52 while the nozzle appeared disengaged, prompting suspicion the pump was overcharging customers.
The likely cause is meter creeping, when a pump valve or flow meter does not fully shut off and the display continues to register sales; a partially engaged nozzle or slow meter response can produce similar readings. Meter creeping and similar reports have occurred across the country.
Sarah's clip has drawn more than 8.3 million views. If a gas pump's numbers climb while no fuel is visibly flowing, hang up the nozzle and notify the station attendant so the pump can be taken out of service and inspected.
This summary is based on coverage by Motor1.
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