Fuel scarcity in Nigeria has led to long queues, skyrocketing prices and disruptions in daily activities and commercial operations nationwide.
People are facing long waits at fuel stations and paying more for fuel, especially in Lagos and Abuja.
Now, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says the fuel scarcity in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is due to poor discharge operations of several vessels.
Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPCL at
On Fuel Scarcity In Lagos
In a statement posted on X, the spokesman for the NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, said that these operational disruptions have significantly affected fuel supply and distribution in these regions.
“NNPCL is working diligently with all relevant stakeholders to resolve the issues and restore normal fuel supply as swiftly as possible.” It stated
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Furthermore, the statement clarified that the fuel supply tightness in Lagos and the FCT is due to operational hitches with a few vessels.
The fuel scarcity in Lagos has severely disrupted commercial activities, causing fuel prices to surge, and creating widespread inconvenience for residents.
Many Lagosians are enduring long waits at fuel stations, with some spending almost an entire day just to purchase fuel.
