Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has once again, appealed to residents in Nigerian not to engage in panic buying of petroleum products during the yuletide as there is enough reserve of the products to last beyond the new year.
In a release issued by the NNPC group general manager, group public affairs division, Garba Deen Muhammad, the corporation appreciated Nigerians for always heeding corporation’s advise not to engage in panic buying of petrol during festive seasons, equally urged them not to engage in such even in this season.
“The NNPC is once again giving Nigerians strong assurance that we have product sufficiency that will last far beyond the festive period. Indeed, our stock has risen from a reserve of 1.7 billion litres to over two billion litres within the last one month.
“Thus, we once again urge Nigerians not to engage in panic buying but to fully enjoy the spirit of the festive season as we continue to work tirelessly to ensure sufficient supply of petrol to every part of the country.
“Once again the NNPC extends sincere appreciations to all Nigerians for your understanding and support,” the release stated.