The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has with immediate effect directed for the suspension of the sale of fuel supplied by the Chinese-owned Sentuo Oil Refinery.
This decision stems from calls from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and the Institute for Energy Security (IES) for the Authority to halt the operations of the Oil Refinery due to alleged illegal activities.
The NPA in a statement on Thursday, February 22, 2024, said during its verification exercise on the petroleum consignment in question. was noted to exhibit vapour pressure above the maximum requirements per the Ghana Standard for petrol, GS 140:2022.
Against these findings, the NPA immediately directed the “suspension of the sale of consignment at the refinery and further directed the evacuated of the product from the affected stations.”
It added “It is incorrect and alarmist for the IES and COPEC to allege that the out-of-specification products are reported as causing damage to vehicles and machinery.
“No such damage to vehicles has occurred as the defect has to do with high vapour pressure,” the statement stressed.
According to the NPA, beyond its actions, sanctions have also been imposed on the Sentuo Oil Refinery.
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