The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has closed two gas stations and two retail petroleum outlets in Delta state due to illegal practices.
NMDPRA’s Delta state coordinator, Engineer Victor Ohwodiasa, revealed this on Thursday, November 14, 2024, during a press briefing in Warri.
Ohwodiasa claimed in a Daily Trust report that the shutdown occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday at various places in the Asaba and Ibusa areas after the regulatory authority’s team conducted surveillance.
He pointed out that the impacted stations engaged in illegal activities, such as operating without a valid license and under-dispensing.
He declared that to prevent any disparities in fuel dispensing, NMDPRA would keep enforcing stringent regulations.
Ohwodiasa also advised gasoline marketers to ensure that their pumps are precisely calibrated to prevent inconsistencies that can deceive consumers.
He urged the public to notify the regulating agency of any questionable practices at gas stations, including underdispensing, subpar products, or possible diversions.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) praised the management of Dangote Refinery for working cooperatively with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to establish a transactional direct sales deal for premium motor spirit (PMS).
According to Leadership, Dr. Joseph Obele, PETROAN’s national public relations officer, stated in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, November 12, that the development suggests a potential decrease in the cost of PMS.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at TimesNow.com.ng.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
