The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has flagged 25 of 65 gasoline stations inspected in various provinces in Luzon during the first three days of its large-scale fuel marking enforcement drive.
The operation is being conducted by the BIR in coordination with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to ensure that taxes on gasoline, diesel and kerosene have been properly paid before the fuel is sold in the market, according to a DZRH report of RH Val Gonzales.
The affected fuel products were inventoried, while their pumps were sealed and padlocked pending confirmatory testing.
BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza said the agency would intensify its use of fuel marking to detect revenue leakages and protect compliant businesses from unfair competition.
The fuel marking operations began on August 17 and will continue for several weeks, led by BIR regional directors in coordination with the BOC and an authorized fuel marking provider.
The BIR warned that if violations are confirmed, the appropriate taxes and penalties will be imposed. Erring fuel retailers may also avail themselves of corrective marking after settling the required taxes and penalties.
The BIR stressed that the operation is “not a one-time“ enforcement activity and will be expanded to other areas across the country.
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