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Regulator assures consumers of availability of petroleum products at Easter

*The Department for Petroleum Resources assures the Nigerian consumers of adequate supply of petroleum products before, during and after the Easter, while urging them to observe all necessary safety protocols in the handling of petroleum products

*The Federal Government of Nigeria has also declared April 2 and 5 as public holidays to mark the annual celebration in the country

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

As the regulatory agency intensifies its monitoring and surveillance of petroleum products outlets to ensure compliance with quality, quantity, integrity and safety of operations during the period, the Department for Petroleum Resources (DPR), has assured Nigerian consumers of adequate supply of petroleum products before, during and after the Easter.

Mr. Paul Osu, Head of Public Affairs of the Department, said this in a statement issued Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Lagos.

Osu said that there was product sufficiency nationwide and advised marketers against hoarding and creating artificial scarcity.

The DPR would intensify its monitoring and surveillance of petroleum products outlets to ensure compliance with quality, quantity, integrity and safety of operations in line with its regulatory mandate, said the statement.

The Head of Public Affairs, however, urged consumers to report any infraction, such as under-dispensing of products to any DPR office across the country.

Osu reiterated the DPR’s commitment to safety while admonishing consumers to observe all necessary safety protocols in the handling of petroleum products, especially at this season of Harmattan.

According to him, the regulatory agency would continue to initiate appropriate initiatives to enable business and create opportunities for investors and stakeholders in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has declared Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 as public holidays to mark the celebration in the country.

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