Diversion of subsidised gas in restaurants: BMCRF runs operation in Ouagadougou
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Diversion of subsidised gas in restaurants: BMCRF runs operation in Ouagadougou (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The BMCRF carried out unannounced inspections in several restaurants in Ouagadougou to fight the commercial use of subsidised butane gas intended for households. Controls are to be stepped up and extended to transporters and unauthorised resellers.
Burkina Faso: BMCRF cracks down on diversion of household gas in restaurants (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The BMCRF is stepping up checks on the use of subsidised butane gas cylinders, reserved for households, by restaurants and commercial operators. It aims to prevent market shortages ahead of the cooler season.
Ouagadougou: crackdown on fraudulent use of subsidised butane gas in restaurants (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) carried out unannounced inspections at several restaurants in Ouagadougou to tackle the commercial use of subsidised butane cylinders meant for households. Controls will be stepped up and extended to transporters and unapproved…
Fight against speculation: BMCRF targets diversion of household gas in restaurants (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Mobile Economic Control and Fraud Repression Brigade (BMCRF) carried out surprise inspections in Ouagadougou's butane gas sector to stop subsidised bottles being diverted by restaurants. It announced tighter controls, including on transporters and unapproved resellers.
Fight against speculation: BMCRF cracks down on diversion of household gas in restaurants (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The BMCRF carried out surprise inspections in the butane gas sector to crack down on the diversion of subsidised gas cylinders, mainly by restaurants. Controls will be stepped up and extended to transporters and unauthorised resellers.
Fighting speculation: BMCRF targets diversion of household gas in restaurants (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Mobile Economic Control and Fraud Repression Brigade (BMCRF) carried out surprise inspections in the butane gas sector to combat the diversion of subsidised cylinders, particularly by restaurants. Controls will be stepped up and extended to transporters and unauthorised resellers.
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