The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has assured consumers that there is enough kerosene to supply the country till 2022.
The assurance comes following speculations that there is a scarcity of kerosene in the West African nation.
Speaking to journalists Saturday, Yakubu Suleiman, National Public Relations Officer of IPMAN, urged Nigerians to desist from panicking over the perceived scarcity of kerosene.
Mr Suleiman said there is sufficient kerosene for supply.
“Do not panic as there is enough product on the ground that can last till next year,” he said.
He also applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for exercising discretion over the deregulation of the oil industry.
He called on Nigerians to redirect their attention to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as the government is creating an enabling environment in the gas sector.
According to IPMAN, kerosene is selling at N350 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and between N420 and N450 at the black markets.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com