Due to under-dispensing fuel, Ogun filling stations have been shut down.

 

Fuel stations that are found guilty of under-dispensing fuel to customers have been targeted by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Ogun State.

 

As part of the authority's effort to curb sharp practices in the state, several stations in the Sagamu area were sealed.

 

Leading the enforcement team during surveillance operations in Abeokuta and Sagamu, Akinyemi Atilola, the state coordinator of NMDPRA, emphasized that the action was necessary to protect consumers and ensure they receive value for their money. He urged owners of fuel stations to avoid engaging in illegal practices, indicating that anyone found guilty would be subject to harsh punishments.

 

Atilola assured the public that the regulatory body is committed to protecting consumer rights through the use of best practices. To ensure that customers receive what they pay for, we must ensure that the quantity of fuel being dispensed is accurate. We will continue to monitor these stations and take action against anyone compromising the quality and quantity, as he said.

 

He further stressed that fuel stations found guilty of under-dispensing would face severe sanctions, noting that consumers should not have to pay as high as N980 per litre and still experience shortages.