Procon Ceará Fines 7 Gas Stations for Abusive PricesSeven gas stations in the state of Ceará have been fined by Procon, the consumer protection agency, for charging abusive prices. The enforcement action is part of a larger national operation.
The operation, named "Consumo Seguro" (Safe Consumption), began on Tuesday, the 5th, and is scheduled to run through Thursday, the 7th. The inspections are focused on the interior regions of Ceará.
This state-level action is integrated into a nationwide mobilization coordinated by Brazil's Ministry of Justice. Similar operations are being conducted simultaneously across the entire country to address issues of abusive pricing and protect consumers.