By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji yesterday threatened to apply appropriate sanctions, including payment of heavy fine or sealing of the business premises to petroleum marketers hoarding fuel and creating artificial scarcity.
Oyebanji warned owners of filling stations in the state who are in the habit of hoarding petroleum product, thereby creating unnecessary hardship for the people, to desist from the unethical practice.
This was contained in an statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, and made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday.
Oyebode said that the Governor has directed the State Task Force on Petroleum Product to ensure every filling station that has fuel sell to the public at recommended pump price.
“Any filling station found hoarding fuel will face appropriate sanctions, including payment of heavy fine or sealing of the business premises.”