The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has warned that fuel stations operating without the legally required license risks immediate closure and possible decommissioning. In a statement, the NPA underscored its legal mandate under the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), as amended, to regulate all commercial activities involving the storage, distribution and sale of petroleum products. The is to curb illicit operations and reinforce regulatory compliance in the downstream petroleum industry. Reference is made to Section 11 of the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691) as amended. (1) A person shall NOT engage in a business or commercial activity in the petroleum downstream industry UNLESS that person has been granted a license for that purpose by the (NPA) Board. (2) The business or commercial activities of the downstream industry in respect of crude oil, gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene and other designated petroleum products include (a)...