Tag: Fuel Scarcity

NNPC allays fear over fuel scarcity

Aminu Imam

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) has allayed fears of any hitch in petroleum products supply following reports of resurgence of queues in some parts of the country. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, gave the assurance while speaking at the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria, (NAEC)’s ‘2021 Strategic International Conference’, yesterday, in Lagos. The conference had as its theme: ‘Petroleum Industry Act: Energy Transition and the Future of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas’. Kyari said NNPC’s objective was to provide energy security for Nigeria and ensure availability of…

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‘No increase in fuel price in March’ – NNPC

Aminu Imam

Contrary to speculations of imminent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has ruled out any increment in the ex-depot price of petrol in March, 2021. According to a press release issued by the NNPC’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, stated that the Corporation was not contemplating any raise in the price of petrol in March in order not to jeopardize ongoing engagements with organized labour and other stakeholders on an acceptable framework that…

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Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG directs tanker drivers to withdraw services

Ishaku Yohanna

Fuel scarcity is imminent, as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has ordered fuel tanker drivers to withdraw their services in Lagos beginning from Monday. According to the leadership of the union, the decision became imperative as a result of failure by various bodies in the state to address three major issues that had severely caused petroleum tanker drivers pains and harrowing experiences in the state for several months now. The union, in a statement issued by its National President, Williams Akporeha, and the General Secretary,…

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