By Karen James
The Anambra State government has issued a warning to petroleum product marketers in the state, cautioning them against engaging in fraudulent activities such as price escalation, fuel adulteration, and meter tampering. The government has vowed to take stringent measures against those involved in such activities.
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The state Ministry of Petroleum received numerous complaints regarding the unethical practices of petroleum marketers. These complaints included reports of marketers tampering with meters, adulterating fuel, and engaging in shady deals. In response, the state’s commissioner for petroleum and mineral resources, Anthony Ifeanya, announced that the government would begin strict monitoring of all gas stations across the state.
Speaking in Awka, the state capital, Ifeanya confirmed that the ministry had finalized preparations for this measure. He expressed concern over the sale of petrol at inflated prices, with some stations selling fuel between N830 and N840 using adjusted pumps. Additionally, there have been reports of fuel adulteration in order to maximize profits.
Ifeanya warned that the government was conducting an exercise to apprehend any filling station operators found tampering with their meters. He stressed that those involved in such activities should cease immediately or face severe legal consequences.
Over the weekend, it was observed that many filling stations were not dispensing fuel, causing long queues of frustrated motorists and other users. The scarcity of fuel has further exacerbated the concerns surrounding price-gouging and unethical practices by petroleum marketers.
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The Anambra State government is determined to protect its citizens from these exploitative practices. The shutting down of fuel stations found engaging in price escalation, meter adjustments, or fuel adulteration is part of the government’s strategy to ensure fair prices and quality products for the people of the state.
Citizens are advised to report any suspicious activities or significant deviations in fuel prices to the relevant authorities. The government urges everyone to exercise patience and cooperation as they work to tackle this issue and restore normalcy to the fuel supply in the state.
