…NNPC said the development was compounded by consequential flooding of truck routes which has constrained movement of PMS from the coastal corridors to the Federal Capital, Abuja.
…Energy sector watchers describes NNPC’s explanation as ”flimsy’.
MON JULY 08 2024-theGBJournal| NNPC Limited has blamed the on-going queues at petrol stations across the country on disruption of ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, between Mother Vessels and Daughter Vessels resulting from recent thunderstorm.
”The adverse weather condition has also affected berthing at jetties, truck load-outs and transportation of products to filling stations, causing a disruption in station supply logistics,” the state-owned oil company said today in a statement released by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye.
The NNPC Ltd also states that due to flammability of petroleum products and in compliance with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) regulations, it was impossible to load petrol during rainstorms and lightning.
”Adherence to these regulations is mandatory as any deviation could pose severe danger to the trucks, filling stations and human lives,” NNPC said.
NNPC said the development was compounded by consequential flooding of truck routes which has constrained movement of PMS from the coastal corridors to the Federal Capital, Abuja.
Energy sector watchers describes NNPC’s explanation as ”flimsy’.
The NNPC Ltd said it is working with relevant stakeholders to resolve the logistics challenges and restore seamless supply of petrol to affected areas.
”Already, loading has commenced in areas where these challenges have subsided, and we are hoping the situation will continue to improve in the coming days and full normalcy will be restored.”
The NNPC also calls on motorists to avoid panic buying and hoarding of petroleum products.
Meanwhile, petrol stations have taken advantage of the situation to pile more pressure on motorists’ pockets, with many selling the product for as much N750 per litre in some areas in Lagos metropolis and even more in other parts of the country.
Transporters are also feasting off the situation as majority of the petrol stations monitored by theG&BJournal across the country, including NNPC stations are shut, empty without the product to sell.
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