Browsing: Fuel scarcity

A Total filling station in Idi-Iroko, Lagos State, has been called out for allegedly compelling customers to pay extra money for fuel being sold. In a now-viral video shared on TikTok on Tuesday, several customers with jerry cans were seen waiting for their turn to get fuel. According to the video, customers were being charged […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has advised drivers and the public to avoid rushing to buy Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. In a message written by Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., on Tuesday, the corporation stressed that the supply and delivery of petrol throughout the country have significantly improved.

As the week comes to an end, PUNCH Online highlights the most significant stories that dominated the news landscape. From the return of fuel queues and the government’s decision to increase civil servants’ salaries to the shocking 77% failure rate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, here’s a recap of the top stories that made headlines […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has stated that it has addressed the concerns surrounding the current scarcity of petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit. NNPCL explained that the scarcity in certain regions was due to logistical challenges, which have now been resolved. In a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Olufemi […]

Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, has been struggling with the issue of fuel pricing for decades. The country has experienced several episodes of fuel scarcity, subsidy removal, protests, and deregulation, as different governments have tried to balance the interests of the consumers, the marketers, and the state. The history of fuel price changes in Nigeria […]