Imphal, Sept. 26 -- The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (CAF&PD), Manipur, today warned against the sale of petroleum products by unauthorized individuals, in the wake of people being found operating petrol fuel dispensers from their residences and selling fuel illegally.

Haobam Bobby, Officer on Special Duty (Petroleum Oil Lubricant), CAF&PD, addressing the media, said that under the direction of government officials, strict monitoring will be carried out against illegal sale and stocking of petroleum products such as Motor Spirit (petrol) and High-Speed Diesel (diesel) without valid licenses.

He informed that, as per the Explosives Act, any individual dealing with petroleum products must obtain a license from ...