Petroleum retailers (PETROAN) have demanded that NNPCL complete all repairs at the shut-down Port Harcourt refinery within 30 days, warning that delays could worsen Nigeria's fuel supply crisis. The association proposed a stakeholder task force and weekly progress reports to ensure transparency. With marketers sitting on millions of litres of purchased products, the clock is ticking to prevent business losses and another round of fuel scarcity.
- Urgent Timeline: PETROAN insists 30-day repair cap is critical to avoid supply disruptions
- Blending Unit Priority: Demands PMS blending unit inclusion in repairs for functional output
- Anti-Monopoly Push: Timely completion is needed to prevent market manipulation
- Task Force Proposal: Recommends a multi-stakeholder team for progress monitoring
- Contractor Payments: Warns that delayed payments could prolong downtime
Nigeria's fuel supply chain remains vulnerable to refinery downtime—a reality that demands both speed and transparency in execution.
"Can NNPCL realistically fix the Port Harcourt refinery in 30 days without cutting corners?"
