The Anambra State government has issued a stern warning to petroleum products marketers against escalating product prices, product adulteration, and meter tampering.
According to the government, severe consequences awaits anyone who continues to engage in such activities.
The state Ministry of Petroleum received numerous complaints.
It was exposed that petroleum marketers were involved in fraudulent activities.
These include tampering with meters, adulterating fuel, and engaging in shady deals.
Adjusted Pumps
The state’s commissioner for petroleum and mineral resources, Anthony Ifeanya, said the government will begin strict monitoring of all gas stations throughout the state.
Ifeanya spoke over the weekend in Awka, the state capital.
He confirmed that the ministry had finalised preparations for the measure.
It was gathered that some petrol stations in the state sell petrol between ₦850 and ₦970 even with adjusted pumps.
Others are busy adulterating fuel for profit.
The Warning
However, Ifeanya said the state government was conducting an exercise to apprehend any petrol station operators who had tampered with their meters.
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The commissioner warned that those who commit such acts should stop immediately.
Failure to adhere to this warning would attract severe legal consequences.
On Sunday, May 12, it was observed that most of the fuel stations were not dispensing fuel, and those selling had long queues of motorists and other users.
