Enugu State Government issues threat of closure to petrol stations involved in meter adjustment

• Govt sternly warns petroleum product marketers against practices that disadvantage consumers
• Lack of accurate metering systems in all 15 visited petrol stations causes dismay
• Numerous complaints from residents and motorists prompt visits to tackle dishonest practices
  

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Commissioner calls on Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Enugu Chapter, to ensure compliance.

Petrol stations found to be engaging in meter adjustment and other deceptive practices that disadvantage consumers of petroleum products are facing the risk of being sealed by the Enugu State Government.

Emeka Ajogwu, the Commissioner for Special Duties, made this announcement on Friday during an impromptu inspection of filling stations within the Enugu metropolis.

Mr. Ajogwu emphasized that the state government will not tolerate any misconduct by petroleum product marketers, which involves dispensing fuel quantities below the amount customers have paid for.

The commissioner expressed his dismay over the lack of accurate metering systems in all 15 petrol stations he visited. He clarified that these visits were prompted by numerous complaints from residents and motorists regarding dishonest practices observed in petrol stations throughout the state.

He asked the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, to call their members to order stressing the government would sanction defaulters henceforth.

“For every 20 litres of fuel Enugu residents bought, they were short-changed to the tune of N768, N702, N682, N575, N441, N480, and N256,” he said.

“We view this as both ungodly and pure economic sabotage.”

Mr Ajogwu said the administration of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State remained committed to boosting productivity as well as making life better for the people of the state.

“We will not fold our hands and watch this economic strangulation continue. It is insensitive, unacceptable, and we will never condone it,” he stated.

The commissioner cautioned the petrol station managers against such practices and directed them to re-adjust their metres for accurate dispensation of petroleum products or face sanctions.