The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has frowned against the use of mobile phones while refueling at filling stations, calling motorists and passengers to desist the act to prevent fire outbreak.
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DPR Operation Controller in Osun, Mr Olusegun Daboh on Monday said that such an act was dangerous, “as petrol is highly inflammable’’, Daily Times gathered.
Daboh also appealed to motorists to always turn off their car engines before refueling.
He further warned that marketers operating filling stations with an expired license, selling above the regulated pump price and under-dispensing, would be sanctioned.
He said any unwholesome practice by petroleum marketers should be reported to the DPR office for appropriate action
Daboh said that the task force of the department would continue to carry out its routine surveillance in all the filling stations in the state to ensure that they comply with all the safety regulations.
He advised residents to always check their gas cylinder regularly for leakages to prevent fire, saying that it was advisable to look out for Nigeria Industrial Standard number on the cylinder whenever buying one.
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