Again, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has cautioned motorists in the country to shun panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol.
In a statement released Tuesday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC Ltd, said at the moment, it has over 1.5 billion litres stock of PMS, which is equivalent to over 30 days sufficiency.
According to the statement, ‘‘As the nationwide supply and distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, continue to improve, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has once again called on motorists to shun panic buying of the product.
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‘‘In filling stations monitored across several states, including Lagos and the FCT, the queues have since thinned out, a development that will keep improving daily in other States.’’
‘‘The Company wishes to state that at the moment, it has over 1.5 billion litres stock of PMS, which is equivalent to over 30 days sufficiency.
The NNPC Ltd. is also collaborating with relevant downstream agencies, such as the Nigeran Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), labour unions in the sector and security operatives, to address hoarding and other unwholesome practices,’’ it added.
