Standardized premix fuel pricing to be implemented nationwide- Defeamekpor

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the National Chairman of the Premix Fuel Committee, has detailed the key priorities of the committee, highlighting the operationalisation of automated stations and ensuring consistent pricing of premix fuel across the country.

These measures seek to address problems faced by fisherfolk and boat owners who depends on the product.

Discussing the committee’s agenda on the Channel One Newsroom on Thursday April 3, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor emphasized the progress made in implementing automated vending systems, with over 30 stations operating currently and plans to activate additional 80.

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor explained that “Operationalisation of the vending points helps to reduce the participation of middlemen who naturally will want to purchase the fuel, hoard it and up the prices before selling to the final end users who are fisherfolk as well as our boat owners who ferry our people across the Volta Lake and in the coastal areas.”

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor also highlighted the value of price consistency, stating that the committee has issued strict measures to ensure conformity.

He stated that “The other thing that will be top priority for my committee will be to ensure uniformity in pricing of the product across the country. We had our first quarter meeting today and have given strong directives and guidelines that any landing beach committee, whether inland or marine, that would sell this product to the boat owners and the fishermen above the price stipulated by the committee will be sanctioned.”

He cautioned that failure to comply would result in unfavorable outcomes including the removal of committee members held liable for overpricing.

Dafeamekpor also said that the committee will train the landing beach committees to provide insight into the fisherfolks and stakeholders.

The initiatives of the are expected to increase productivity,find solutions for exploitation by middlemen, and provide essential support to those who rely on premix fuel to making a living.