House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Reassures Nigerians on Fuel Queues
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has addressed the recent fuel queues across Nigeria, aiming to calm public concerns.
Key Points:
- Fuel Availability: The Committee assures Nigerians that there is sufficient petrol in storage facilities, with over 1.5 billion liters readily available, enough to last for 30 days.
- Cause of Queues: The temporary disruption is attributed to logistical issues, primarily difficulties transporting products from storage vessels to petrol stations.
- Resolution in Progress: The Committee confirms that the relevant authorities are actively clearing these logistical bottlenecks.
- Return to Normalcy: While it will take a few days for fuel distribution to stabilize across the country, Nigerians are urged to remain calm and avoid panic buying.
- Collaboration and Oversight: The Committee is working with stakeholders like NNPCL, NMDPRA, PETROAN, and NARTO to ensure efficient product distribution and prevent similar disruptions in the future.
- Condemnation of Profiteering: The Committee condemns the actions of middlemen who exploit temporary shortages for personal gain and urges security forces to collaborate with stakeholders to curb such practices.
Overall Message:
The House Committee on Petroleum acknowledges the inconvenience caused by the fuel queues but assures Nigerians that the situation is temporary and being addressed. They emphasize the availability of fuel and ongoing efforts to ensure smooth distribution, urging the public to remain patient and avoid unnecessary panic.
