DPR Seals 13 Filling Stations In Niger

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has closed down 13 filling stations in Niger state for selling above approved pump price.

The state Comptroller, DPR, Engnr. Abdullahi  Isah Jankara stated this at the weekend in Minna.

He said that the closed stations were     discovered to be dispensing fuel at N205 to N250 per litre during inspection visit.

He explained that some of the stations were also involved in other form of sharp practices, adding that they have been sanctioned appropriately.

Jankara said that the affected stations were required to pay fines ranging from N100,000 to N600,000 according to the numbers of pumps they were found using

He said that the sealed stations will have to pay the fines to the Treasury Single Account( TSA)  of DPR before their stations will be opened.

He however warned Independent Petroleum Marketers in the state  to desist from selling above approved pump price adding that the department will not relent in fishing out those involved in such acts.