The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) has urged Nigerians to stop panic buying of petroleum products.
The NNPC assured on Wednesday that the company has sufficient stock of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, to meet the needs of Nigerians.
In a statement by the group general manager, group public affairs division of the NNPC, Garba Deen Muhammad, the corporation warned against panic-buying, asking Nigerians to ignore all rumours that there are plans to increase pump prices.
Read the statement below…
“The NNPC Ltd. wishes to assure the public that the Company has sufficient PMS stock to meet the needs of Nigerians. 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.
Garba Deen Muhammad
Group General Manager
Group Public Affairs Division
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja,
26.01.2022”.
