Fuel Scarcity: FG Directs Oil Marketers To Sustain Distribution Of Petrol Nationwide

BoomRadioNG | February 9, 2022

The Federal Government has directed oil marketers to ensure sufficient supply of quality petrol in all outlets in the country.

Queues had surfaced at filling stations in parts of the country on Monday stretching into Tuesday in what appeared as growing scarcity for Premium Motor Spirit.

In its statement, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority said “NNPC Ltd and all Oil Marketing Companies have been directed to sustain sufficient distribution of Petrol in all retail outlets nationwide. NNPC has intensified efforts at increasing the supply of Petrol into the market in order to bridge any unforeseen supply gap.”

Meanwhile The Federal Government through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority said adulterated petrol, fuel with methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification, was discovered in the supply chain.

In a statement, it said the supplier had been identified and appropriate sanction would apply.

Ademola Adejuwon