There have been multiple complaints by motorists, especially in Lagos and Abuja, over contaminated Premium Motor Spirit, aka petrol, which damaged the engines of their vehicles.
Already long queues have returned to petrol stations in Abuja, Lagos, and some other states.
Some of the filling stations affected are Total, Ardova, Enyo, Pinnacle, among others.
Some sources according to report said there is panic buying in some trusted stations amidst NNPC’s efforts to recall the contaminated petrol from circulation.
A video was spotted online showing a petrol attendant complaining about how the adulterated petrol dispensed at the station damaged cars and motorcycle engines.
While pointing at some of the grounded vehicles, he said many motorists have reported the matter to the police.
It was reported that NNPC spokesman, Garba-Deen Mohammed, could not be reached for comment at the time filing this report.
“To ensure vehicular and equipment safety, the limited quantity of the impacted product has been isolated and withdrawn from the market, including the loaded trucks in transit
“Our technical team in conjunction with NNPC Ltd and other industry stakeholders, will continue to monitor and ensure quality petroleum products are adequately supplied and distributed nationwide.
“The source supplier has been identified and further commercial and appropriate actions shall be taken by the Authority and NNPC Ltd.