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DPR threatens owners of illegal petrol stations

By on November 2, 2013

The Department of Petroleum Resources has threatened to sanction marketers that indulge in the construction of petrol stations without an approval.

The Zonal Operation Controller for the Kaduna Zone, Alhaji Mustapha Jahun, said the agency would no longer tolerate such illegal act.

He spoke on Tuesday at the 2013 DPR and petroleum marketers meeting in Kaduna.

The controller said the agency had vowed to deal with marketers who sold petroleum products especially  kerosene above the recommended prices, warning that  it would not hesitate  to close down such  stations.

The DPR boss said, “We need to reiterate  that DPK has not been deregulated by the Federal Government; the price of DPK remains N50 per litre. Marketers are strongly advised to strictly adhere to the N50 per litre government approved price.”

Jahun also expressed concern at the proliferation of lubricant retail points operating  without DPR’s  licence, noting  that  the retailers often resorted to the sale of base oil as engine oil which had dangerous implications for motorists.

“The renewal of the 2014/2015 operating licence is ongoing, therefore, marketers are requested to come forward and renew their retail outlets.

 

 

 

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