Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has blamed the ongoing artificial scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit experienced in Port Harcourt, Lagos, Abuja and other states; on the ravaging flood menance in the country.
IPMAN Chairman in Rivers State, Dr Joseph Obele, explained that there was no scarcity of the product but transportation challenges caused by the flood, as many highways across the country have been overtaken by water.
Obele, who is also the governorship candidate of the AAC in Rivers State, however, warned members of the public against panic buying, as efforts were being made to transport products to every part of the country via vessels and other alternative routes.
While assuring the availability of adequate products in the depots, he tasked flood victims to make good use of their Permanent Voters’ Cards in 2023 by voting credible leaders.
“The current fuel scarcity in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos and other surrounding states is caused by inability of fuel trucks to have access to loading depots due to the flood pandemic.
“The roads are flooded, however, there is enough fuel stock and I hereby appeal to members of the public to avoid panic buying as all efforts have been made to supply petroleum products via vessels.
“Also we are planning trucking through alternative routes as we speak.
“IPMAN and AAC also pray to God to give the flooded communities the needed strength to fight out this tough time, while we also advised people in flooded communitues to make good use of their PVCs at the next elections.”
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