The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has assured Nigerians of availability of adequate petrol.
MEMAN gave the assurance as Nigerians across the country struggled to get petrol as many filling stations remained locked throughout the weekend.
It was anticipated that the situation might worsen in Lagos and other parts of the South-West like Ogun, Oyo, Osun and others.
MEMAN assured everything possible is being done to resolve the issue.
“We deeply empathizes with Nigerians facing the challenges occasioned by the current availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and the resulting queues at many retail outlets,” MEMAN said.
“We can see the frustration
and difficulties this situation is creating.
“The Downstream Regulator, NMDPRA and other key stakeholders across the supply chain are fully engaged and supportive to eliminate the queues as swiftly as possible.
“Our top priority is to restore stability and ensure that fuel supplies reach all depots and retail outlets across Nigeria promptly.
“While the current situation has been challenging, we want to reassure the public that there is an adequate supply of PMS available.
“Our members in Apapa and other locations in Lagos are taking product from eight vessels this week with over 300 million litres of PMS, well above our normal levels.”
MEMAN stated that they are actively coordinating with their member companies through swaps and other supply arrangements to ensure member stations remain stocked.
“Our depots will extend their loading times to ensure we load out as much as we can including tomorrow the 1st of May 2024.”
It noted their partners in NARTO and PTD have assured of their support in ensuring the product gets to the retail outlets safely and quickly.
“We also will extend the opening times of selected retail outlets to ensure we can service our customers as long and as safely possible.
“Independent marketers (depots & stations) are being allocated additional PMS to alleviate the situation.”
It expressed hope that the situation will improve in the coming days as supply chains adjust and stabilize.