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Nigerians Should Be Ready For More Fuel Scarcity – NNPC Official

The Executive Vice President of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (Downstream), Adedapo Segun, has noted that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit is yet to reflect market conditions

Segun emphasised the need for a perfectly competitive market to ensure stable fuel prices and supply in Nigeria.

He expressed concern that the current pump price does not accurately reflect prevailing market conditions.

He said this during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday.

“The pump price today is not market reflective. NNPCL is the sole importer of PMS in the country, which is abnormal. We should be moving towards a situation where the free market determines prices,” he said, stressing that market forces, rather than any single entity, should dictate fuel prices.

Segun clarified that NNPCL’s role as the sole importer of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) was not a deliberate choice by the company but a response to market conditions.

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“Let me put it in the proper context. NNPCL is not a regulator. We didn’t choose to be the sole importer. We don’t determine who plays in the market. We stepped in when others reduced their participation. It’s not about wanting to be monopolists,” he explained.

He also stated that achieving a stable fuel supply and price would require ideal market conditions, including a more liquid foreign exchange market.

“Market conditions need to be perfect, and there must be FX liquidity,” he added.

“We have supplied about 30 million barrels to Dangote so far: 6.3 million this month, and we will supply 11.3 million in October,” Segun revealed.

Kazeem Badmus

Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.

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