NNPC Blames Heavy Rain for Fuel Crisis

Nigeria National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPC) has acknowledged a shortfall at gasoline refueling stations in the capital region and other parts of Nigeria that have resulted in queues.

However, the national oil and gas company indicated that the shortage of motor vehicle fuel, known locally as premium motor spirit (PMS), was not due to a lack of supply but due to weather-induced logistical challenges that have hampered restocking at the pump.

A recent thunderstorm has disrupted the ship-to-ship transfer of PMS. “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”, NNPC said in a statement

“Due to flammability of petroleum products and in compliance with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency regulations, it was impossible to load petrol during rainstorms and lightning”, it added.

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