The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued a directive to fuel stations across the country to cease the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in jerrycans.
This order comes in response to the ongoing petrol scarcity, which has resulted in long queues at the limited number of stations still dispensing fuel in major cities.
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, NMDPRA officials were seen instructing the management of a gas station to stop the illegal sale of fuel in jerrycans, emphasizing the safety risks associated with such practices. One NMDPRA official, who appeared to be conducting a field inspection, was seen in the video warning that the retail licenses of stations failing to comply with the directive could be revoked.
“We will withdraw your licence. You have to take this seriously. No selling in jerrycans,” the official repeatedly warned in the footage.
This directive is part of the NMDPRA’s efforts to ensure safety and order amidst the fuel scarcity crisis.
