The arrest of some tanker drivers and seizure of their vehicles have led to the shutting down of petrol stations in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
It was gathered that since Tuesday night the filling stations stopped dispensing fuel to motorists and other consumers. This is following the seizure of another tanker by the State Task Force on illegal parking.
According to Punch, Tonnino Filling Station, Jet and Royal Dynasty on Ada George Road were all shut down. Also, Eterna filling station located along Peter Odili Road was also shut down.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Port Harcourt-based Radio Broadcaster, Kofi Bartels confirmed that the Petroleum Industry Stakeholders have withdrawn their services till further notice.
