NMDPRA has detected cases of under-dispensing of petrol and other petroleum products at filling stations across NigeriaThe regulator ordered station operators to calibrate and verify their pumps, warning that serious or repeated violations could lead to sanctionsNMDPRA also directed major petroleum marketers’ groups to inform their members and ensure compliance with the directivePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade’s experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has uncovered cases of petroleum retailers allegedly giving customers less fuel than they paid for, warning that affected stations could lose their operating licences.The regulator described the practice, known as under-dispensing, as a serious violation of consumers’ rights and said it would step up inspections and enforcement nationwide.NMDPRA Discovers Filling Stations Serving Nigerians Less Fuel for their Money, Threatens Sanctions Source: UGCNMDPRA issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, directing all petrol station operators to immediately check and calibrate their dispensing equipment.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!NMDPRA orders petrol stations to check pumpsAccording to the authority, retail outlet operators must carry out immediate calibration and verification of their fuel dispensers and totalizers to ensure accurate measurement.NMDPRA said the directive was necessary to protect consumers and guarantee that motorists receive the exact quantity of petroleum products for which they pay.The regulator warned that under-dispensing undermines consumer confidence and would not be tolerated across the downstream petroleum sector.Fuel stations face sanctions over under-dispensingNMDPRA said it had intensified inspections and enforcement operations across the country to identify outlets that fail to comply with dispensing standards.Petrol stations found to be under-dispensing, using poorly calibrated equipment or engaging in practices that compromise measurement accuracy will be ordered to take immediate corrective action.The authority warned that persistent or serious violations could attract sanctions, including the revocation of the affected outlet’s operating licence.NMDPRA alerts marketers as fuel price debate continuesThe regulator also directed major industry groups, including the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), to inform their members about the directive and support compliance.NMDPRA Discovers Filling Stations Serving Nigerians Less Fuel for their Money, Threatens Sanctions Source: UGCNMDPRA said it remains committed to protecting consumers, improving transparency and maintaining the integrity of petroleum product transactions nationwide.The warning comes days after the authority clarified on September 20 that it does not determine petrol prices or issue administrative price templates for petroleum products. Source: Legit.ng Victor Enengedi (Business HOD) Victor Enengedi is a trained journalist with over a decade of experience in both print and online media platforms. He holds a degree in History and Diplomatic Studies from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State.
An AFP-certified journalist, he functions as the Head of the Business Desk at Legit. He has also worked as Head of Editorial Operations at Nairametrics. He can be reached via victor.enengedi@corp.legit.ng and +2348063274521. Funny text messages Demetress bell Trust message Darah trang Boy study medicine surgery
