Butane

Channel 7 news Belize conducted an investigation into the butane companies in Belize whereby they found out that the companies were cheating Belizeans. The measuring cylinders (meters) seemed to be rigged. Consumers were being shorted about 2 to 3 gallons from their tanks. This is unfair on dishonest of the part of the Butane providers. Customers deserve their money’s worth. They trust their butane and fuel providers to be honest and fair in providing them with exactly what they have paid for.

            I believe that it is a shame what the butane providers are doing. It is so unethical and deceitful. We live in a time where the cost of living is very high and people value their money so much more because they have to work much harder to make what they can. We as Belizeans must not sit back and allow ourselves to be walked upon and be dealt whatever hand producers and providers choose. We must stand up, and put our foot down and let it be known that they will not tolerate or allow to be lied to and deceived.

 I recommend that the government ensure that there are routine inspections of equipment, to ensure that they are working properly, and reading accurately. The butane companies should be required to regulate equipment so as to ensure that customers get exactly what they are paying for.