Keeping Gas Pumps Honest

Think you watch every penny at the pump these days? You’ve got nothing on Elizabeth Koncki.

“All inspections are unannounced.”

Every day, Koncki is on the road inspecting gas stations for Maryland’s Department of Agriculture.

And, boy, can she stop the meter on a dime -- or in this case, a penny.

“My greatest job skill is being able to stop exactly at five gallons and 10 gallons,” she said with a shy smile.

To make sure customer aren’t getting shortchanged, Koncki uses specially calibrated containers that look a lot like old fashioned milk jugs.

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