Stop Hoarding,DPR Warns Fuel Marketers

The Department Petroleum Resources (DPR) has warned fuel marketers against hoarding and creating artificial scarcity in the country.

Mr Paul Osu, Head, Public Affairs, DPR, gave the assurance in Abuja,explained that marketers need not engage in the unwholesome practice because there was product sufficiency nationwide .

He assured Nigerians of petroleum products availability during the Easter season,adding that the agency  would intensify its  monitoring and surveillance of Petroleum products outlets to ensure compliance with quality,  quantity, integrity and safety of operations in line with its regulatory mandate.

He advised consumers to report any infraction such as under dispensing of products to any DPR office nationwide.

He also reiterated the DPR’s commitment to safety and advised consumers to observe all necessary safety protocols in the handling of

petroleum products especially at this season of harmattan.

He  said  the regulatory agency would

continue to initiate appropriate initiatives to enable business and create opportunities for investors and stakeholders in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.