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Fuel Scarcity To End By Weekend, Petroleum Minister Promises

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Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum, has assured Nigerians that petrol, commonly referred to as fuel, will be available by this weekend.

 

Lokpobiri made this statement on Thursday following a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, who had been directed by President Muhammadu Buhari to convene the discussion.

 

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The meeting aimed to address the ongoing fuel scarcity affecting the country.

 

Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Lokpobiri said, “We were summoned by the Vice President who was directed by Mr. President to summon this meeting, and we have been with him to brief him about what is going on across the country.”

 

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He continued, “What is important is for us to convey to Nigerians that the President is empathetic about what is going on in the country. He is concerned about the hardship of Nigerians, and that was why he directed the Vice President to call this meeting, for us to reflect on what is going on in the country.”

 

Lokpobiri reassured that “products are available in the country, and we believe that between now and the weekend, there will be availability of products across the length and breadth of the country.”

 

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SEE ALSO: NNPCL Provides Dangote Refinery With 30 Million Barrels of Crude Oil

 

He acknowledged that prices might be higher in some areas compared to others but emphasized that with increased availability, prices are expected to stabilize.

 

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He added, “But what is important is that government is not fixing prices. This sector is deregulated. And we believe that with the availability of products, the price will find its level. And this is important for Nigeria to know.”

 

 

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