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The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has called on all vehicle agents and dealers across Qatar to post fuel efficiency labels from 2017 models onwards. The label determines the vehicle’s fuel efficiency based on fuel economy measures. The fuel economy of a vehicle is the distance travelled per unit volume of fuel consumed (i.e., the distance travelled in kilometers per 1 liter of fuel consumed).
The display of fuel efficiency labels aims to raise consumer awareness about the energy efficiency of each vehicle, enabling the client to make informed decisions about which vehicle to purchase and how to reduce fuel consumption.
The fuel efficiency label includes information on the manufacturer, model year, production year, engine capacity, vehicle category, fuel economy rating (from excellent to very poor), fuel economy index and fuel type.
The Ministry stressed that agents and dealers should post fuel efficiency labels on vehicles and refrain from removing the stickers before selling the vehicle. The Ministry said dealers and agents are required to brief clients on vehicle’s fuel efficiency, in line with the GCC Standardization Organization general requirements (decision number 42 of 2015) for motor vehicles, which stipulates the need to display the fuel efficiency label as part of the GCC Conformity Certificate for Motor Vehicle.
The Ministry stressed that it will intensify its inspection campaigns to ensure the compliance of agents and dealers, and will refer those who violate laws and ministerial decrees to competent authorities, who will in turn take appropriate action against perpetrators in order to protect consumer rights.
The Ministry urges all consumers to report violations or submit complaints and suggestions through the following channels:
– Call Centre: 16001
– Email: info@mec.gov.qa
– The accounts of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce on social networks
– Twitter MEC_QATAR
– Instagram MEC_QATAR
– The application of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce on iPhone and Android devices MEC_QATAR