FUEL SCARCITY: IPMAN RAISES ALARM ON ZERO SUPPLY

In the wake of the scarcity of products sweeping across the country, IPMAN, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria said its members currently suffer a low supply of PMS-Premium Motor Spirit commonly known as petrol.

The association which currently has about 3000 members, controls the largest share of filling stations across Nigeria.

The Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Engineer Shina Amoo in a recent interview with TV journalists said on Tuesday, that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) currently the sole importer of petroleum products, has failed to supply its members with adequate products capable of catering for the activities of its members in the last three years.

He further emphasized in the interview, saying, “There is no supply anywhere. For now, the only supply available is not well distributed. We have been making noise about the distribution pattern long time. We had a type of arrangement before now, where we used to enjoy 70/30 supply based on our strength. If you go to areas like villages, and urban areas, you will see lots of independent marketers where you would not find any major or semi-major marketers.