The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday, issued a stern warning to filling stations against supplying premium motor spirit (PMS), or petrol, to black marketers. The regulatory body has vowed to take action against those found in violation of this directive.
In a post on X, the NMDPRA announced that it would be suspending the licenses of filling stations caught selling fuel to illegal peddlers. The decision follows a recent stakeholders’ meeting where the issue of black market fuel sales was discussed.
“NMDPRA embarks on a war against the illegal sale of petroleum products, especially PMS, in jerrycans. Filling stations are advised to desist from servicing illegal peddlers; failure to do so will result in the suspension of retail licences,” the regulator said.
