The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has called on motorists to avoid engaging in panic buying of petroleum products assuring that there is enough stock to meet the needs of Nigerians.
NNPC made this known in a statement issued by Garba Deen Muhammad, its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division on Wednesday.
The statement reads, “The public is therefore, advised not to engage in panic buying of petrol; and to ignore all rumours that may suggest otherwise.
“In line with the existing laws of the land, NNPC Ltd. is deeply committed to ensuring energy security for the country, the statement concluded
The clarification may not be unconnected to the growing queues in various filling stations in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following speculations of the possible scarcity of products due to the initial Labour rally against the fuel subsidy removal.
