A survey carried out by the Mines and Energy Ministry’s inspectors countrywide revealed that most service stations, especially in the northern parts of the country, are not licensed.
The survey also disclosed that such service stations did not have fire extinguishers. But a two-day workshop hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy which ended in the capital on Friday decided that such businesses be given a grace period of one year to put their houses in order.The survey also found that there were some retail outlets being developed and some old ones were being upgraded around the country without the approval of the Ministry.The Ministry is now urging every retail outlet developer to get the approval of the ministry before construction starts as stipulated in the Petroleum Products Regulations of 2000.- NampaBut a two-day workshop hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Energy which ended in the capital on Friday decided that such businesses be given a grace period of one year to put their houses in order.The survey also found that there were some retail outlets being developed and some old ones were being upgraded around the country without the approval of the Ministry.The Ministry is now urging every retail outlet developer to get the approval of the ministry before construction starts as stipulated in the Petroleum Products Regulations of 2000.- Nampa
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