Thursday, July 9, 2026

High cost of transportation causing fuel scarcity: IPMAN

“The huge amount spent running the diesel trucks to transport fuel is very discouraging because we are running at a loss,” the IPMAN president said.

• June 6, 2022
Petrol tankers used to illustrate the story
Petrol tankers used to illustrate the story

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has blamed the inadequate supply of petrol from the depots in Lagos for the scarcity being experienced in Abuja and other parts of the country.

According to IPMAN president Chinedu Okoronkwo in an interview on Monday, marketers and transporters find it challenging to take products to other parts of the country from the depots.

“The huge amount spent running the diesel trucks to transport fuel is very discouraging because we are running at a loss,” the IPMAN president said.

Mr Okoronkwo spoke against the backdrop of fuel queues returning to parts of the country, especially Abuja.

He added that the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine also disrupted the smooth distribution of petrol.

“The current N165 per litre pump price for PMS cannot fit into the present realities without the pricing template being reviewed. We appeal to the government to look into the situation by either reviewing the freight rate or providing palliatives to all marketers to restore normalcy to distribution,” he explained. “The palliative can be making diesel accessible for marketers at discounted rates so that we can easily transport products across the country.”

Mr Okoronkwo commended the government for the bridging claims paid so far to marketers, adding that efforts should be made to clear the outstanding amounts. 

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Binance

NationWide

Again, court adjourns FG’s suit against Binance

The cryptocurrency company on March 24 sought an amicable resolution of the matter.

Court

States

Four Anambra men remanded for allegedly raping, impregnating mentally challenged girl

Ms Okechukwu said, “During questioning the teenager identified the defendants as being responsible for her condition.”

Danladi Umar

Anti-Corruption

Alleged Graft: Court remands ex-CCT chairman Danladi Umar in Kuje custodial centre

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Mr Umar with abuse of office.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)

States

JUSUN hails Gov Sani for judiciary reforms, court renovation project

JUSUN commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as unprecedented support for the judiciary through improved workers’ welfare and major infrastructure investment.

Africa

Liberians will never forget what Nigeria did for them: Official

“Nigeria is a country that Liberia will never forget. Why? Because this country was there for us through our darkest period in history,” said Ms Davis.