NMDPRA seals two Ogun filling stations over under-dispensing, sharp practices

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has shut down two fuel stations in Ogun State for persistent violations of petroleum regulations. Mangarborn Energy and a Mobil Filling Station in the Akute/Ajuwon area were sealed for under-dispensing fuel and engaging in other sharp practices, according to the NMDPRA's Abeokuta Field Office.

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is carrying out a lawful enforcement on this facility. Our records have consistently shown that this company has been violating regulatory compliance.

Olufemi Adebowale, Head of Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure at NMDPRA, stated that the action demonstrates the government's commitment to consumer protection and regulatory compliance. He noted that the stations had a history of breaches, including illegally removing official seals and resuming operations without authorization, which contravenes the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

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It is high time we made it clear that they cannot continue to under-dispense products, deliberately remove our seals and believe that nothing will happen. That is why we are here to enforce the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

Adebowale revealed that one of the stations had been sealed at least six times since 2025 but continued to defy the regulator by removing seals and ignoring invitations. "It is high time we made it clear that they cannot continue to under-dispense products, deliberately remove our seals and believe that nothing will happen," Adebowale said. The stations will remain closed until they comply with all regulatory requirements.

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When it comes to under-dispensing, they are cheating members of the public by not selling the correct quantity of fuel. Also, once a station is sealed, it has no authorisation to operate. But this station deliberately removed our seal and continued operations, which is against the law.