NMDPRA protecting adulterated fuel importers in Nigeria — Expert raises alarm
Energy consumers’ advocate and expert, Abdulrahman Sani Ibrahim, has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, of protecting “adulterated” fuel importers at the expense of Nigerians. He made the allegation in a statement on Friday. Ibrahim said NMDPRA had failed to take decisive action against major marketers involved in the importation of adulterated…
Energy consumer advocate Abdulrahman Sani Ibrahim has criticized the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, for shielding "adulterated" fuel importers at the expense of Nigerian citizens. In a statement, Ibrahim highlighted the regulator's failure to take firm action against major marketers importing contaminated petrol products into the country.
He alleged that a surge of subpar fuel from Dubai and other nations is endangering consumers and the economy. Ibrahim explained that low-quality petroleum goods can harm vehicles and machinery, raise operational expenses, and place extra financial strain on Nigerians already facing soaring energy and transportation costs. He urged NMDPRA to ramp up surveillance and testing of imported petroleum products at ports, depots, and retail establishments.
"This issue cannot be handled with regulatory indifference or empty warnings. The NMDPRA is fully aware of the ongoing importation of blended products from Dubai and other countries, and it has even warned that marketers involved in such practices may be denied petroleum supplies," Ibrahim stated. He emphasized that NMDPRA's awareness of these activities coupled with its continued permitting of them indicates a failure to fulfill its primary duty of safeguarding Nigerian consumers.
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