Stop hoarding fuel or be sanctioned – Oyebanji warns Owners of Filling Stations

Adebayo Adenrele


Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has sent stringent warning to owners of filling stations in the state to stop hoarding fuel or face appropriate sanctions.

Oyebanji, in a statement by his special adviser on media, Yinka Oyebode warned them to stop creating unnecessary hardship for the citizens, adding that defaulters will be liable to pay heavy fine or risk sealing of their business premises.

The statement reads,
“The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has cautioned 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.

“Consequently, 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.”