In the midst of persistent fuel shortages in Abuja and neighboring states, conflicting narratives emerge between oil marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Marketers attribute the long queues at petrol stations to insufficient supply from the NNPCL, emphasizing the impact on profiteering and pump price hikes. The NNPCL, however, refutes these claims, citing a "price war" as the root cause of the scarcity.
The National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria highlights the challenges faced in accessing petroleum products and the resulting economic repercussions. As the nation grapples with this fuel crisis, concerns rise over the approaching festive season and the potential escalation of profiteering. The conflicting perspectives shed light on the complexities of Nigeria's fuel supply chain and the urgent need for resolution
