OpeOluwani Akintayo
Lagos — Members of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN has said it is working with the regulatory authorities and NNPC towards a resolution of the current fuel crisis, adding that it will extend opening hours of jetties, depots, and filling stations to a minimum of 18 hours a day, and where possible up to 24 hours a day in high density and flagship locations where the security situation permits.
A statement signed by Olumide Adeosun, Chairman if the Association on Wednesday, said the measures was put in place in order to re-stock fuel supplies, resolve the blending of contaminated product and identify losses suffered by customers, operators and third parties.
According to the statement, MOMAN’s committee of chemists are also working with designated laboratories to double check the quality of product (re-blended or new) before they are released into the fuels supply chain.
Adeosun said MOMAN’s subject matter experts are active contributors to the technical and commercial committees set up by the regulatory authorities to handle the crises.
“Most importantly, MOMAN members have committed resources towards enhanced operations and associated activities to reduce the burden of the current fuel scarcity to our customers.
“MOMAN members shall operate these extended hours until the excessive queues subside.
He urged its customers not to panic buy, as it might take a few days for normalcy to return, adding that panic buying increases pressure on the supply chain.
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