Regulator Warns of Nationwide Crackdown on Under-Dispensing of Petroleum Products

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) commenced a nationwide alert regarding under-dispensing of refined petroleum products at filling stations nationwide. The NMDPRA warned industry stakeholders, including the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), that persistent or serious violations could lead to sanctions, including the revocation of outlet licenses. Following this alert, IPMAN and PETROAN were urged to have their members inspect and verify their petroleum product dispensing meters.

The NMDPRA's action signals a heightened regulatory focus on product accuracy within the downstream petroleum sector. The authority has the power to impose sanctions on filling stations that fail to meet product dispensing standards. This places the operational integrity of product sales under immediate scrutiny.