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All filling stations in the city of Maputo are operating to the required standards, thanks to a campaign mounted by the Inspectorate of Economic Activities and the National Institute for Standards and Quality (INNOQ).
The information was revealed yesterday by Porfirio Reis, director of Industry and Commerce in the city of Maputo, speaking at the opening of new petrol station near the Praça da Juventude in Maputo.
According to the Reis, there have not any major complaints relating to pumps not fulfilling internationally accepted standards recently, although last year poor calibration at some petrol stations led to the temporary suspensions of ten pumps.
The work is done in conjunction with the National Institute of Standards and Quality, which issues seals for hoses that pass inspection. In the event of infringement, poorly calibrated instruments may only return to operation after further inspection.
“This year, as a result of our work, we have not heard of any price fixing. What the customer pays for is what the customer gets. In addition to the inspection campaigns, there has been ongoing checking of fuel pumps, in order to protect the consumer,” Reis said.
The authorities are nevertheless asking motorists to be vigilant and report any possible cases of fraud so that necessary measures can be taken.
Joseph Kouame, managing director of Total in Mozambique, says that one of the company’s main goals is to work to preserve customers’ welfare through its ongoing and proactive partnership with Mozambicans who operate the multinational’s pumps.
With a 15 percent share of the market, the company plans to invest US$50 million in Mozambique by 2017. At present, Total has 43 service stations, with a goal of 60 nationwide by the end of next year.
The project opened yesterday in Magoanine will provide 40 jobs.
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