National Telescope national telescope newspaper
The Federal Capital Territory and five additional states are grappling with a sudden shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), causing significant transportation challenges for commuters.
In Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, Gombe, Sokoto, and Anambra states, thousands of commuters are facing difficulties due to the scarcity of petrol, leaving them stranded at bus stops.
The scarcity has led to a surge in transport fares across the affected regions, with reports of exorbitant prices as transporters capitalize on the situation.
Several filling stations have shut down due to the limited supply of PMS, exacerbating the plight of motorists and businesses. Long queues have formed at operational stations, particularly near the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) headquarters in Abuja.
To address the crisis, oil marketers are set to meet with NNPC’s retail subsidiary management to identify the causes of the shortages and explore potential solutions.
According to Chief John Kekeocha, National Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the supply shortage is evident in Abuja and neighboring states, leading to the inability of many stations to dispense petrol.
Despite the challenges, there is optimism with the anticipation of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery commencing operations, which is expected to ease the fuel scarcity according to Abubakar Maigandi, National President of IPMAN.
