Fuel Scarcity: NNPCL Releases 1.9 Billion Litres PMS After DSS Ultimatum

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has released 1.9 billion litres of gasoline just a day after the Department of State Services, DSS, gave players in the oil and gas business a 48-hour ultimatum.
The NNPCL, oil merchants, and other parties had been given a 48-hour deadline by the DSS to make PMS, also known as petrol, available to Nigerians.

This information was provided in a briefing on Thursday by Dr. Peter Afunanya, the secret service spokesperson.

In reaction to the ultimatum, the NNPC, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kyari later announced the determination of the company to release the 1.9billion litres of fuel.

Kyari, who was represented by the NNPC Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya assured Nigerians of the availability of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS

“We have also directed operation team to engage in 24hours loading of PMS in the next couple of days and make sure some outlets operate 24hours without compromising security in order to bring quick relief to the people,” he stated.

Earlier, the Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Engr. Farouk Ahmed pledged to collaborate with the NNPC and all stakeholders in order to make sure issues regarding supply of petroleum products are well addressed and to ensure smooth access.

Major stakeholders in the sector, the Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) reiterated commitment to end the scarcity.