NMDPRA also drew attention to the quality of sulphur produced in the Dangote refinery that it did not meet the required West African standard.
The minister promised that the engagement would be sustained to ensure a friendly environment for businesses to thrive.
Mr Cardoso said there are several causes for fuel bought into vehicle tanks to burn faster than usual.
“I drew the attention of the Senate and, of course, Nigerians to the constitutional breach,” said Mr Kawu.
NMDPRA officials visited over 50 filling stations during the inspection exercise.
IPMAN had received reports of damaged vehicles and industrial machines from members of the public as a result of suspected adulterated AGO.
Despite the federal government’s denial, some marketers across the country still sell above N200 per litre.
Mr Koro said the filling stations would be sanctioned and warned marketers to desist from selling petroleum products above the approved pump price.
ADITOP also attributed the scarcity to the fact that alternative roads to get to the FCT are damaged and ridden with potholes.
Advising Nigerians against panic buying, the federal government said the country currently has over 2 billion litres of petrol in various depots.
