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The National University of Gas Station Owners, Merchants and Managers in Morocco raises the alarm about dangerous practices in the fuel market in Morocco.
The association warned of dangerous practices in the fuel market, which has begun to grow in the parallel fuel market at a worrying rate, noting in a statement that the profit margin has risen to record levels in this unorganized market, at a time when sales of service stations have declined significantly, and they are now operating outside the system. Legal distribution requires a set of legal procedures and licenses.
The statement, a copy of which was received by Agadir 24, revealed complete chaos in the fuel sector as a result of everyone, including companies and individuals, resorting to buying this vital material, and sometimes reselling it outside the regulations and laws, stopping at mobile gas stations and stores for wholesale and installment sale here and there, and every company has become Every tanker that has a warehouse of fuel tanks is like a time bomb, due to the absence of the minimum standards of security and safety and all the safety conditions that are supposed to be met during unloading and refueling, especially since many of them are located inside crowded residential complexes.
The National University of Gas Station Owners, Merchants and Managers in Morocco confirmed that it had come across many secret warehouses whose owners were illegally selling gasoline and gasoline in installments, noting that the University and its affiliated bodies issued many communications and statements on the matter and also sent letters to the responsible authorities. It considered that the role of these stations had become limited to marketing very limited quantities to individuals and small companies, which consequently deprived them of an important share in the national market, and very important incomes that would have helped them bear the exorbitant expenses required to run the station.
The statement added that this unfortunate situation is not the result of today, but rather is the result of the absence of legalization of sales via B2B technology, as the distributing companies deliberately sell very large quantities to large customers and at very preferential prices that often exceed the profit margins of station owners many times over, which reflects negatively on them and deprives them of Dealing permanently with this important type of customers, including professionals, producers and major companies, goes beyond unfair competition by selling to the station’s customers at attractive prices that are negotiable and bargainable.
This comes at a time when the distributed station does not have this ability to obtain competitive prices due to its subjection to economic dominance as a result of submissive contracts with the distributed companies.
The university called for urgent intervention to legalize this type of transaction, which has entered a stage of escaping legal oversight, especially since these illegal commercial practices harm the national economy and the stations, as national enterprises, have lost most of the major dealers, including deals and requests for offers from public institutions, which raises more There is a question mark about the source and quality of this fuel…
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**Interview with Mr. Ahmed El Mansouri, spokesperson for the National University of Gas Station Owners, Merchants and Managers in Morocco**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Mr. El Mansouri. Can you elaborate on the alarming trends you’ve identified in the fuel market in Morocco?
**Mr. El Mansouri:** Certainly. Our association has noticed a disturbing increase in dangerous practices related to fuel sales, particularly in the parallel market. This unregulated segment has seen profit margins soar, while traditional service stations are experiencing significant declines in sales. Many of these stations are now operating outside of legal frameworks.
**Interviewer:** What specific practices are posing the greatest risks in this unregulated market?
**Mr. El Mansouri:** We are seeing individuals and companies purchasing fuel and reselling it without proper licenses. This includes setting up mobile gas stations and wholesale stores that operate in densely populated areas. Such practices not only undermine the legal fuel distribution system but also introduce serious safety hazards. Many of these operations lack essential security measures during transport and handling, creating potentially explosive situations.
**Interviewer:** Have you come across any concrete examples of illegal operations?
**Mr. El Mansouri:** Yes, we’ve identified several secret warehouses where fuel is sold illegally. These operations often lack adherence to safety standards, putting both workers and the surrounding communities at risk. We’ve communicated these findings to the authorities and stressed the urgency of regulatory enforcement.
**Interviewer:** How is the National University of Gas Station Owners responding to this crisis?
**Mr. El Mansouri:** We’ve been proactive in issuing statements to raise awareness about these dangerous practices. We’re also calling for stricter enforcement of legal requirements for fuel distribution, and we are in constant communication with relevant authorities to address the chaos in the fuel sector.
**Interviewer:** What can customers do to ensure they are purchasing fuel safely and legally?
**Mr. El Mansouri:** We advise consumers to only purchase fuel from registered service stations. They should look for valid licenses and certificates of compliance, which all legal stations will display. By supporting legitimate businesses, customers can help bring stability back to the market.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for shedding light on this critical issue, Mr. El Mansouri. We hope to see improvements in the fuel market soon.
**Mr. El Mansouri:** Thank you for having me. It’s essential that we work together to ensure safety and regulation in our fuel market.
