Margibi County Superintendent Ojay Morris has launched a county-wide enforcement exercise to regulate petroleum prices following the government’s recent adjustment of gasoline and diesel rates.
Accompanied by inspectors from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Joint Security, Morris on Monday, March 16, 2026 conducted a monitoring tour across parts of the county to ensure compliance with the newly approved prices.
The Ministry of Commerce, in consultation with the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), set the retail price of gasoline at US$4.87 (L$910) and fuel oil at US$4.59 (L$1,000). Despite the directive, some wholesalers and retailers reportedly raised pump prices, leading to increased transportation fares and hardship for commuters.
During the inspection, which covered 26th Gate, Kakata and Weala, authorities confiscated several gallons of gasoline being sold above the approved price and arrested a number of alleged violators.
Superintendent Morris said those arrested will appear before a joint taskforce led by the Ministry of Commerce to explain their actions. He also warned that all fuel sellers must present valid business registration documents.
He emphasized that anyone caught violating the approved pricing policy will face legal action as the county moves to protect citizens from exploitation.
