ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote has warned Oil Marketing Companies and fuel service station operators against hoarding fuel, stating that the practice is a violation of petroleum supply regulations and may attract sanctions. Chikote says creating artificial shortages through fuel hoarding is unlawful and will not be tolerated, assuring that petroleum supply remains stable and secure. In a statement, Wednesday, Chikote said government had intensified inspections across the country to ensure full compliance with petroleum supply regulations. “The Ministry of Energy is cautioning Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and fuel service station operators against hoarding fuel. I should warn that the practice is a violation of petroleum supply regulations and may attract sanctions. We have reports indicating that some fuel service stations...