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From Uche Usim, Abuja
The Federal Government has officially reacted to the resurgent petrol queues in Abuja, blaming them on the unprecedented flooding of various parts of Kogi State, especially Lokoja, which has submerged a greater
part of the city and grounded all vehicular movements.
According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s
(NMDPRA) advisory on the scathing queues in most filling stations, trucking through alternative routes were currently ongoing in an effort to correct the distorted distribution of petroleum products to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and environs.
The Authority assured that there was sufficient petroleum products inland, even as it advised the public to avoid panic buying at fuel
stations as the NMDPRA since it was working assiduously with relevant stakeholders and
government agencies to ensure product availability across the country.
“In the same context, Marketers are advised to desist from hoarding the product so as not to inflict hardship on Nigerians.
“The Authority wishes to reiterate its commitment to Nigerians to ensure seamless supply and distribution of Petroleum Products nationwide”, the statement added.
Motorists and commuters have continued to bear the brunt of petrol scarcity horror as it has continued to disrupt economic activities.
