Marketers Announce plan to sanction fuel stations over pump malpractices
- IPMAN is set to tackle fuel pump malpractices across the South-East, with a task force planned for September to ensure compliance with standards.
- The association, after its 2025 AGM, announced heavy fines and sanctions for fuel stations found guilty of malpractice.
- IPMAN also commended state governments for infrastructure improvements and resolved to address the over N900 million debt owed by Anambra State
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is committed to eliminating fuel pump malpractices in a bid to preserve the integrity of filling stations. Chief Chinedu Anyaso, the chairman of the IPMAN Enugu Unit, made this announcement after the association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Enugu on Sunday.
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IPMAN’s Enugu Unit oversees independent petroleum marketers in Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, parts of Abia, Imo, Kogi, and Cross River States. Anyaso stated that members of the AGM had unanimously agreed to uphold the integrity of fuel pumps, ensuring Nigerians get value for their money.
“We are committed to maintaining the reputation of IPMAN and the quality of our service and products,” Anyaso said. “As part of this, we resolved to form a task force dedicated to ensuring all members comply with fuel pump standards.”
He revealed that the task force would be established in September and would have specialized teams in every state under the unit’s jurisdiction.
In a bid to uphold standards, Anyaso emphasized that the members agreed to take action against malpractice at fuel stations.
“The AGM has decided to eliminate fuel pump cheating and related malpractices. A daily mandate task force will be formed, with heavy monetary fines and sanctions imposed on any member’s station found violating these standards,” he explained.
Anyaso pointed out that IPMAN had successfully tackled previous issues like the illegal stockpiling of fuel and would now utilize its internal disciplinary procedures to address this new threat. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts of state governments, particularly in enhancing road and security infrastructure, which are critical for the smooth distribution of fuel products within the unit’s jurisdiction.
Regarding the situation in Anambra, Anyaso confirmed that IPMAN members would approach Governor Chukwuma Soludo again to discuss the city's gas station-related issues, including over N900 million owed by the state for diesel supplied to power street lights.
“We commend the governor for his ongoing efforts, and we are calling for dialogue to resolve differences amicably for the greater good of all involved,” he added.
During the AGM, IPMAN also discussed various welfare matters, including ways to improve fuel distribution, participation in the Dangote Direct Sales and Delivery Scheme, and plans for collaboration with JEZCO Oil and Gas to support its members.
TradeGrid Limited presented its initiatives for easing fuel lifting and installing solar panels at petrol stations, while the Federal Inland Revenue Service discussed the process of electronic tax filing.
More filling stations slash petrol prices
Legit.ng reported that the price of petrol has dropped at the retail end of the Nigerian fuel market amid competition between the Dangote refinery and private depot owners and falling crude oil prices.
As of Thursday, August 21, more filling stations in Lagos were dispensing petrol at N865 per litre.
Some filling stations are selling at even lower rates, down from the previous average of N880 to N890.
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