Residents of Imo State are bemoaning sudden fuel scarcity in Imo state following an indefinite strike embarked upon by the Association of Petroleum Marketers in the state.
The petroleum markerters are protesting over injustice to members of the association and unwarranted multiple taxation by agencies of government.
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AIT crew went round Owerri, the state capital, and noticed that all fuel stations are under lock and key.
Black market sellers in the state are having a field day following the strike called by petroleum marketers.
According to the association, the strike is a protest against injustice to members of the association and unwarranted multiple taxation by agencies of government.
This development has called for the closure of all the fuel stations in the state.
Meanwhile, the state government has fixed a meeting with the association to address issues raised.
Following this, Commissioner for Information appealed to the association to call off the strike in the interest of the state.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
