The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has advised
motorists across the country not to engage in any panic buying of
petroleum products.
A statement by Group General Manager, Public Affairs Division, Ndu
Ughamadu, has assured that the corporation has in stock, Premium Motor
Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol, sufficient to serve the nation for
48 days.
“Similarly, there is in stock, sufficient quantity of
Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) as well as
Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) to serve the country”, he noted.
“Motorists are further enjoined to report any challenge they
may have in the course of purchasing to the Department of Petroleum
Resources (DPR) which is statutorily empowered to deal with such issues.
“DPR has offices located in all parts of the country.
“The government is working assiduously to arrive at an amicable resolution of outstanding issues with the industry unions,” he added.