He said out of 11 fuel stations visited, three were sealed in Sokoto for under dispensing of premium motor spirit (PMS) and operating without safety compliance.
“Three stations were sanctioned for irregular or under dispensing of petroleum products below the displayed rates.
Mr Makera added that the exercise would continue across the states and called on consumers to report any suspicious sharp practice by any fuel station to the department for necessary sanctions to protect consumers’ interest.He warned petroleum marketers to desist from such sharp practices, saying severe weight of the law awaited offenders.
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