Dpr suspends fuel loading in lagos communities

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DPR Suspends Fuel Loading in Lagos Communities

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has suspended fuel loading activities in several communities in Lagos State, following reports of illegal fuel bunkering and diversion of petroleum products.

According to a statement issued by the DPR, the suspension took effect from Monday, March 21, 2023, and will remain in place until further notice.

The affected communities include Apapa, Ijora, and other areas along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, where illegal fuel bunkering and diversion of petroleum products have been rampant.

The DPR said the suspension was necessary to prevent the diversion of petroleum products and to ensure that only authorized marketers and depot operators load fuel at the designated terminals.

The agency also warned that any marketer or depot operator found to be involved in illegal fuel bunkering or diversion of petroleum products would be prosecuted and sanctioned accordingly.

The suspension is expected to cause some disruption to fuel supply in the affected areas, but the DPR has assured that it is working to ensure that fuel supply is restored as soon as possible.

In the meantime, motorists and other users of petroleum products are advised to plan their fuel needs accordingly and to avoid panic buying.

The DPR has also called on the public to report any illegal fuel bunkering or diversion of petroleum products to the agency's office or to the nearest police station.

The suspension is part of the DPR's efforts to combat illegal fuel bunkering and diversion of petroleum products in the country, and to ensure that only authorized marketers and depot operators load fuel at the designated terminals.

The agency has also launched an investigation into the illegal fuel bunkering and diversion of petroleum products in the affected areas, and has vowed to take stern action against anyone found to be involved in these illegal activities.