The Authority of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has announced that the Federal Government has no intention of increasing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during the festive period.
. This was contained in a statement by the Corporate Communications, NMDPRA, today, December 1.
The authority, which said that this advisory should put to rest the speculation about plan to raise fuel price, said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has imported PMS with current stock levels sufficient for 34 days.
The regulatory authority therefore, advised the public and marketers to avoid panic buying.
The statement read in full: “This advisory addresses speculations on the price and availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Authority wishes to inform the general public that the Federal Government has no intention of increasing the price of PMS during this period.
“The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has imported PMS with current stock levels sufficient for 34 days.
“Consequently, Marketers and the general public are advised to avoid panic buying, diversion of products, and hoarding.
“In keeping with the Authority’s responsibilities as outlined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Authority assures the public that it would continue to monitor the supply and distribution of all petroleum products nationwide especially during this holiday season.”
