Sharjah Economic Development Department has taken action against ‘diesel dealers’, both suppliers of the fuel as well of stockists of accessories.
This follows from a meeting held in May, where it was revealed that in high summer demand for the heavy oil peaked, and there were disproportionately more fires and accidents
Unsurprisingly, the focus will be on the emirate’s industrial areas and inspectors will be making sure that the fuel is bunkered correctly, and that the people hold the relevant licence. City chiefs are also concerned that chemical products, tyres, sponges and oils are warehoused in a safe way.
In his statement about the meeting, SEED MD Ali bin Salem Al Mahmoud said, “Enforcing the applicable laws and regulations is the best way to secure safety for all who deal with diesel sector.”
Apart from keeping fuel stores safe, the department has been busy in recent weeks, as a number of fake products have come to light. Among the usual haul of mobile phones and handbags, inspectors discovered a large quantity of district cooling water pumps, illegally bearing the name Pedrollo – a popular Italian brand.
