The Nigeria Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has blamed the ongoing scarcity in parts of the country on disruption in the supply chain caused by flooding and thunderstorm.
A statement by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, on Monday, said the adverse weather condition has also affected berthing at jetties, truck load-outs and transportation of products to filling stations.
The clarification came following reports of long fuel queues in Lagos, Abuja and other parts of the country.
According to reports, the scarcity has pushed prices to as high as 900 naira per litre, with private depot owners reported to have hiked the former depot price from 630 naira to 720 naira per litre.
However, while responding to the development, Soneye also said 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.
The NNPCL said it is working with relevant stakeholders to resolve the logistics challenges and restore a seamless supply of petrol to affected areas.