By Onomiguren Agbamu
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has warned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of Petroleum products, especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Festus Ahon on Tuesday in Asaba said the state Governor Oborevwori would not tolerate any acts that would make life difficult for Deltans.
He said the desire of the state government is to grow the economy of the State through its MORE agenda, and therefore solicited the support of all stakeholders in its determination to make life more meaningful for Deltans.
He added, “we have heard and seen the reaction of Petroleum Marketers in the state to the announcement of alleged subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu.”
He said the state government had been inundated with reports of filling stations in the state hoarding products and thereby creating artificial scarcity with the intent to hike prices.
The Delta State Governor views the action of these marketers as unpatriotic and waging of economic war against the people of the state.
“As a government, we will not watch marketers exploit Deltans of their hard-earned income through creation of artificial scarcity”, he said.
He called on marketers to be patriotic and continue selling their products to the public at the official pump price.
It added that the relevant government agencies have been directed to monitor the situation and ensure total compliance with the directive.
He maintained that the state government would not hesitate to take necessary action against any filling station hoarding the product or who is caught selling above the official price.
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