By Ushang Ewa
The federal ministry of industry, trade and investment has sealed no fewer than four fuelling stations In Calabar, the Cross River State capital over sharp practices including the adjustment of pump meters.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega station in Calabar is among those selling adjusted litres of fuel below the regulated measurement to members of the public said head of weights and measures in the ministry, Engineer Ibrahim Isa who carried out an inspection tour across fueling stations in the city.
He expressed shock over the nefarious activities of some oil marketers in the state and wondered why the NNPC which was supposed to be taking the lead had only one out of 20 pumps operating at the right scale.
“My surprise is at the NNPC mega station, we found out that at each pump of 20 litres delivery, they are shortchanging customers at minus 1.1 and 1.3 litres.
“That shows that if you buy 20 litres from the mega station, they are only giving you 18.9 and some are giving you 18.6 litres. For this to be coming out from a big station like NNPC is condemnable.
“Other filling stations are also involved in the bad act, but the one of NNPC is the worst.
“Some customers may be deceived that NNPC is dispensing accurate litres, but the reverse is the case because all their 20 pumps are not accurate except one,” Mr. Isa said.
Also shut down were Basumouh, Darrel-B and Hyde fueling stations.
And Mr. Isa told journalists that some fueling stations found wanting were issued warning letters and and directed to write an undertaking for the accurate readjustment of their meters.
Among these group was Tonimas petroleum limited.
Mr. Isa who said the current administration was serious about revenue generation urged the marketers to pay their verification and statutory fees or risk attracting necessary sanctions.
Short Link:
Since You Are Here, Support Good JournalismCrossRiverWatch was founded on the ideals of deploying tech tools to report in an ethical manner, news, views and analysis with a narrative that ensures transparency in governance, a good society and an accountable democracy. Everyone appreciates good journalism but it costs a lot of money. Nonetheless, it cannot be sacrificed on the altar of news commercialisation. Consider making a modest contribution to support CrossRiverWatch's journalism of credibility and integrity in order to ensure that all have continuous free access to our noble endeavor. CLICK HERE |
New Feature: Don't miss any of our news again.Get all our articles in your facebook chat box.Click the Facebook Messenger Icon below to subscribe now
Text Advert by CRWatch :Place Yours
Will You To Learn How To Make Millions Of Naira Making Special Creams From Your Kitchen?.Click Here
Expose Your Business And Make More Sales. Advertise On CrossRiverWatch.com Today
