Supply Disruption Causes Fuel Queues In Lagos, Abuja – Marketers Explain

As fuel queues reappeared in Lagos and Abuja, causing inconvenience and concern among residents, fuel marketers have pointed fingers at supply disruptions as the root cause of the problem….READ ALSO

Billy Gillis-Harry, the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN), shed light on the situation during an interview with Channels Television. He explained that the resurgence of queues is directly linked to supply challenges in the region.

Highlighting the dependence on imports by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for petroleum products, Gillis-Harry emphasized that any issues faced by NNPC could disrupt the entire supply chain. He assured that efforts were underway to address the problem, citing recent arrivals of fuel cargoes in Port Harcourt as a positive sign.

Despite the reassurances, the return of fuel queues has sparked concerns among residents, who remember the inconveniences caused by similar situations in the past. The uncertainty surrounding the availability of fuel has led to anxiety among commuters and businesses.

This development comes shortly after the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) threatened to embark on a strike due to economic hardships faced by its members. While the strike was initially planned, it was later suspended following negotiations between NARTO and the federal government.

As the situation unfolds, residents hope for swift resolutions to the supply challenges to prevent further disruptions and alleviate concerns about fuel availability in the country’s major cities.