According to the new Chongqing client, on April 13, a press conference related to gas metering in Chongqing City was held.

Chongqing citizens have reported that the issue of increasing charges after the replacement of gas meters is related to the interests of thousands of households. The municipal party committee and municipal government attach great importance to it and held special meetings to study it. They have instructed relevant municipal departments to establish a joint investigation team to conduct in-depth investigations into relevant issues.

The investigation is led by the Market Supervision and Administration Bureau and consists of relevant departments such as the Municipal Economic Information Commission, the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, the Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and the Municipal Public Security Bureau. The investigation team has stationed in Chongqing Gas Group, Kaiyuan Gas and other related gas companies to carry out investigation work.

"The issue of gas charges is related to the vital interests of the general public. Please rest assured that the municipal party committee and municipal government will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of citizens. This joint investigation team will conduct it in strict accordance with laws and regulations to ensure the fairness, openness and transparency of the investigation." At the press conference, Quan Wei, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chongqing City Government, said that violations of laws and disciplines discovered during the investigation will be seriously investigated and punished, will not be tolerated, and will be publicly exposed to the public.

At the press conference. source:new Chongqing client

According to a previous report by CCTV. com, the recent "meter change" of Chongqing Gas Group has caused dissatisfaction among some citizens: After the replacement of their own natural gas meters, the amount of natural gas used increased significantly, causing the cost to double. Some citizens said that their home's gas cost in March this year increased more than fivefold.

On April 10, Chongqing Gas responded that the company attaches great importance to the feedback of some citizens on gas metering issues. From now on, it will open a fast channel for door-to-door gas metering review services, and the entire service process will be subject to social supervision.

On April 10, the Chongqing City Market Supervision Bureau responded that it had interviewed key gas companies in Chongqing City and organized special inspections. At present, green channels for consumer complaints and reports and gas meter inspection have been opened.