By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: DPR Seals 24 Filling Stations in Ondo
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

DPR Seals 24 Filling Stations in Ondo

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: January 4, 2018
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Thursday sealed 24 petrol stations in Akure, the state capital and Ondo town for selling the Premium Motor Spirit, also know as petrol, above N145 per litre.

Since the fuel scarcity began, many filling stations in Ondo town are allegedly selling the product above N145 per litre.

Many of the sealed filling stations were members of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria, while some major marketers were still selling the product at the official pump price amidst long queue of vehicles.

In an operation that lasted for three hours, many filling stations were sealed, while DPR officials forced some stations to sell the product to the public at the normal price.

- Advertisement -

The DPR team, led by the Deputy Chief Officer, Mr. Stanley Okwekwe, said the exercise was carried out to ensure that the marketers sold the product at the official pump price.

The DPR boss also declared that the operation will be conducted on a regular basis in order to alleviate the suffering of the people of the state.

Meanwhile, about eight other filling stations in the state would face the sanction of the Federal House of Representatives for selling fuel above official pump price.

The alleged erring filling stations were allegedly selling the product between N220 and N250 per litre, while they displayed N145 per litre on the metre.

- Advertisement -

The Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources, Mr. Joseph Akinlaja, who declared this after a monitoring tour in Akure and Ondo towns, stated that the erring filling stations would be summoned to the Assembly to give reasons for selling above the official price.

Akinlaja, who represents Ondo East/West Federal Constituency in the House, declared that the erring filling stations would face the wrath of the law if found guilty of the offence.

He said, “When the NNPC will be telling me there is fuel in abundance, I will ask, ‘why the queue?’

“We are already taking steps on the development and very soon, the scarcity will end.”

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:DPROndo
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article How Badoo Cultists Hypnotise, Smash Victims’ Head – Police
Next Article Mohamed Salah Named 2017 CAF African Player of the Year

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 5 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Anambra, Osun Polls: APC Faces Internal Strife as Soludo and Adeleke Engage President Tinubu Amid Election Tensions
Politics Top stories
Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

News

Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?