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NNPC Speaks On Rationing Petrol To Depots, Prioritising Supply To Abuja

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied a claim that it was rationing petrol supply to depots and ordered operators to prioritise loading to Abuja.

 

 

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Some marketers and NNPCL officials had claimed that the national oil company was rationing petrol supply and prioritising supply to Abuja, thereby causing scarcity in the South-West.

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However, in a chat with The Punch over the weekend, the spokesperson for the NNPC, Olufemi Soneye stated that the claim was totally false.

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Soneye stated that if there are disruptions in fuel distribution for three days, it usually takes twice that time to return to normal.

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The NNPC spokesman, therefore, noted that the national oil company has petroleum products available in large quantities.

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He said: “Completely false. That is false information. Is he (the dealer) tracking every truck to determine their destinations? If there are disruptions in fuel distribution for two-three days, it usually takes twice that time to return to normal. The situation should improve soon. One important point to note is that we have product availability.

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“If they are familiar with the industry, they should be aware of this. Products need to be delivered to the states.”

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