The Department of Petroleum Resources has sealed off erring filling stations in Aba and Umuahia areas of the state.
It was learned that the action was imperative, following an allegation by the task force that the erring stations sold above the official price of N145 per litre.
While monitoring the activities of filling stations to ascertain compliance, they, however, arrested some of the attendants for their refusal to reverse the pump to government-approved price.
DPR’s Head of Corporate Services in the state, Mr.Elochukwu Emefo warned that anyone caught diverting fuel would face the full weight of the law.
“Anybody caught hoarding fuel, diverting the product or practising any anomalies would face the music,” he said.
The DPR boss, however, explained that the action became necessary following allegations of some petroleum marketers selling above the approved price.
This he added, could no longer be accepted by the government as the people were feeling the effect of their action.
DPR Seals Petrol Stations In Abia For Selling Above Official Price
