NATSO said the decision [image-nocss] maintains a level playing field for consumers, who would have incurred the cost of implementing the new standard with no real benefit.
"We're pleased that the National Conference on Weight & Measures voted to keep fairness and transparency in fuel pricing and delivery," said NATSO CEO Lisa Mullings. "The current system yields the most benefits for consumers, who ultimately would have paid the price for changing requirements."
In its remarks, the NCWM cited consensus against ATC as well as economic cost factors, lack of consumer benefit and absence of uniformity in the marketplace as reasons for its decision. Consumers also would have had to bear the costs associated with implementing ATC as states struggle against limited financial resources and the economic downturn, NCWM said.
NATSO has long-supported the sale of retail fuel based on volume because studies show ATC would hurt consumers and cost businesses thousands to implement. In addition, market conditions already compensate for fuel temperature changes, contrary to a series of inaccurate media reports.
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