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Middle East tensions drive fake fuel price entries on New Zealand’s Gaspy app, prompting warnings and monitoring.
Rising petrol prices in New Zealand due to Middle East tensions have led to a surge in fake fuel price entries on the Gaspy app, with some listings showing extreme highs or lows.
The user-driven app, which relies on community submissions, has seen misuse during peak usage, prompting concerns over intentional distortions.
Gaspy’s director, Mike Newton, said there’s no evidence of bots, attributing most issues to malicious or inexperienced users.
The app uses account and device tracking to ban repeat offenders and urges users to report suspicious entries via contact forms.
The Commerce Commission is monitoring fuel pricing for potential gouging, while officials advise users to question prices that seem unrealistic.
Las tensiones en Medio Oriente generan entradas falsas de precios de combustible en la aplicación Gaspy de Nueva Zelanda, lo que genera advertencias y monitoreo.