IPMAN deploys task force to stop filling stations from shortchanging fuel buyers

The statement said the directive intends to guarantee accurate measurement and ensure consumers receive the full value of the product they paid for.

It said it would use internal mechanisms to ensure full compliance regarding established tolerance limits for measurement and license renewal among members.

The association reminded members that offenders for under-dispensing face a N250,000 penalty for the first instance while repeated defaulters risk sealing and outright revocation for three to six months.

IPMAN, however, appealed to NMDPRA to grant its members a moratorium to obtain their licenses if they have not yet done so.

“They will also work round the clock to ensure that its members do not surcharge the public in the course of sales.

“IPMAN and PEDAN assure NMDPRA of promoting and maintaining a cordial working relationship for the progress of the industry and to serve the public in the best possible way.

“Stations which fail to renew their licenses will be penalised and their facility sealed and those who also commenced renewal after the grace window of 90 days are subject to remit a late entry penalty of N100, 000,” the statement reads.

The communique warned marketers that tampering with the seal by covering, removing or selling from the pump is a grave offence that attracts a fine.

The body urged members to report cases of under-loading at the depot to the petroleum tanker drivers’ union rather than incur fines by tampering with the meterage guidelines. (NAN)