NMDPRA directs fuel stations to stop selling in kegs
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has instructed gas stations across the country to cease selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in jerrycans.
This directive comes amidst the ongoing petrol scarcity, which has led to long queues at the few gas stations that are still dispensing fuel in major cities.
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, NMDPRA officials were seen cautioning the management of a gas station to halt the illegal sale of fuel in jerrycans, citing safety concerns.
One of the NMDPRA officials, who appeared to be conducting a field assessment, was seen in the video threatening to withdraw the retail licences of gas stations that fail to comply with the directive.
“We will withdraw your licence. You have to take this seriously. No selling in jerrycans,” the official repeatedly warned in the video footage seen by Peoples Gazette.
As many Nigerians struggle with fuel scarcity and high prices following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, the latest development has sparked widespread backlash.
Some netizens who reacted to the news condemned the government’s action, arguing that it would further affect the poor, particularly those who rely on petrol to power their generators due to the unreliable power supply.
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