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Fuel Scarcity: More Trouble As Marketers Threaten To Withdraw Services Over N200bn Debt

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has threatened to cripple the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, over non-payment of N200 billion bridging claims.

This is coming amid the worsening fuel scarcity across the country.

READ: Tinubu Speaks At World Economic Forum, Gives Reasons For Fuel Subsidy Removal In Nigeria

According to Channels TV, the association’s Unit Chairman and spokesperson, Aba Depot, Mazi Oliver Okolo, said the threat was issued with the backing of the national leadership.

He claimed that the debt is being owed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NMDPRA.

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Sodiq Yusuf is a trained media practitioner and journalist with considerable years of experience in print, broadcast, and digital journalism. His interests cover a wide range of causes in politics, governance, sports, community development, and good governance.

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