Fuel Scarcity In FCT Not Caused By Shortage–IPMAN

Sequel to the re-emergence of scores of queues and empty filling stations in and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the past few days, the relevant authority has averred that there are no shortages of petroleum products in the FCT, except for fear of vandalism by some petrol station operators.

Accordingly, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has warned motorists against panic buying of its products, assuring that there is enough fuel available to meet their demand.

Alhaji Suleiman Yakubu, IPMAN National Public Relations Officer, said that the long queues in some parts of Abuja were due to fear of attacks by hoodlums.

Yakubu said, on Tuesday in Abuja that, “there is no fuel scarcity; just that some fuel station owners are scared of their property being damaged’’.

“People should not fear and do panic buying as there is enough fuel on ground.”

It may be recalled that there have been acts of vandalism, arson attacks and brazen looting around the country over the last week, following an alleged crackdown on #EndSARS protesters.

Yakubu also advised the masses to shun violence and embrace peace for a better economy.

Some of the motorists interviewed by this medium said they just noticed the long queues and decided to top up.

A taxi driver, who identified himself as Yakubu, said he had to buy fuel to be able to do his business in case there was scarcity.

“I pray that the government arrest these hoodlums disturbing the peace of the nation. I was scared of coming out but I am the bread winner of my family and they must eat,” Yakubu said.

There were queues at Shema filling station, AA Rano Oil, Conoil, Mobil, Dan Oil Plc and the NNPC Petrol Station, Rain oil, Gegu filling Stations, all along Gwarimpa, Kubwa expressway, as well as a host of others.