Fuel Scarcity: Ekiti Threatens Petrol Marketers with Sanctions

Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti

Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Abiodun Oyebanji, yesterday threatened to apply appropriate sanctions, including payment of heavy fine or sealing of the business premises to petroleum marketers hoarding fuel and creating artificial scarcity.

Oyebanji warned owners of filling stations in the state who are in the habit of hoarding petroleum product, thereby creating unnecessary hardship for the people, to desist from the unethical practice.

This was contained in a statement that was signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday.

Oyebode said that the governor has directed the State Task Force on Petroleum Product to ensure every filling station that has fuel sell to the public at recommended pump price.

“Any filling station found hoarding fuel will face appropriate sanctions, including payment of heavy fine or sealing of the business premises,” he said.