Price of fuel rises in some parts of Lagos
- The price of petrol has gone up in some parts of Lagos
- The NNPC said the agency responsible for monitoring prices will act on it
- The federal government insists it will not increase price of fuel
As Nigerians battle to survive the current economic recession, the price of fuel has gone up in some parts of Lagos.
“The National Bureau of Statistics, Premium
Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch had indicated that Lagos have been
recording average fuel price of about N144.4 per litre in the last three
months, though national average and South West average stood at N146.7
and N148.4 respectively as at December 2016. “
The
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and it expected the
agencies saddled with the responsibility of monitoring prices to do
their jobs.
Mr. Ndu Ughumadu who is the group
general manager, public affairs of the NNPC explained that there was no
need for panic-buy as there was enough to satisfy demands.
“We have about 36 days sufficiency of PMS (petrol).”
“There are agencies responsible for price monitoring. However, in our (NNPC) retail outlets we sell within the price band.”
Similarly, the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria said those selling beyond the limit stipulated will be apprehended.
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