NMDPRA Issues Warning to Petrol Stations on Fuel Dispensing

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) issued a warning to petrol station operators across Nigeria regarding the practice of under-dispensing petroleum products. In a circular released on Tuesday in Abuja, the NMDPRA described under-dispensing as a “serious breach of consumer trust” and stated that it would not tolerate the sale of less fuel than what customers paid for.

The authority mandated all retail outlet operators to immediately calibrate and verify their fuel dispensers and totalisers to ensure accurate measurements. The NMDPRA emphasized that compliance is essential for protecting consumers and maintaining transparency in the downstream petroleum market.

The authority has intensified inspection and enforcement activities, warning that persistent or serious violations could lead to sanctions, including the revocation of the outlet’s license. Additionally, industry associations such as MEMAN, DAPPMAN, IPMAN, and PETROAN were directed to communicate this directive to their members to support compliance.