The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it has observed incidents of under-dispensing of petroleum products at retail outlets nationwide.
In a statement on Tuesday, it said it views the action as a serious breach of consumer trust that will not be tolerated.
To safeguard the interests of consumers, all retail outlet operators were directed to carry out immediate calibration and verification of all dispensers and totalizers.
“This is intended to guarantee accurate measurement and ensure that consumers receive the full value of the product they pay for,” the authority said.
The regulatory agency said it has intensified inspections and enforcement activities nationwide.
“Persistent or serious violations will be subject to appropriate sanctions, up to and including revocation of the outlet’s license, in line with NMDPRA’s regulations.
MEMAN, DAPPMAN, IPMAN and PETROAN are kindly requested to promptly notify their members of this directive and to support full compliance across the industry.”
NMDPRA said remains committed to protecting consumers, promoting transparency, and upholding the integrity of petroleum.
