By: Mustapha Jarju
Jah Oil said the allegation that the company was dealing in sub-standard fuel has caused the company a loss of business.
This disclosure was made by the company’s general manager Momodou Hydara in a recent engagement with the press.
According to Mr. Hydara, the allegation was a calculated attempt to soil the reputation of the company, adding that the allegation caught the public’s attention to the point that it affected the company.
“But my CEO would say let them say whatever they wish but they cannot change how we do things,” Hydara stressed.
The Jah Oil Company GM explained that its relatively cheaper fuel price is in line with the company’s business model of giving back to society.
He stated that some fuel companies came up with the allegation against his company due to its market dominance, saying it [allegation] was being bandied around town that the company was selling fuel that was spoiling people’s cars. Hydara said even mechanics were spreading the information which, he pointed out, negatively impacted business.
“We believe it was not right. It was all lies because the storage tank in Mandinaring is where all of us collect our fuel,” stated the Jah Oil Company GM.
He rubbished claims the company was adding kerosene to its petrol and diesel to increase quantity.
“We don’t even order kerosene in this country. The only two products we do[order] are petrol and diesel,” he stressed.
On claims that the company was adding oil to its products, Mr. Hydara said: “Was the liter of oil more expensive than both diesel and petrol? It will not be a good business strategy to buy a product that is more expensive than our product in order to increase quantity to make a profit.”
