The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has dismissed allegations circulating online that petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) burns faster than that supplied by Dangote Refinery.
In a statement on Sunday, PETROANâs spokesperson, Joseph Obele, said the association had conducted independent tests on NNPCLâs premium motor spirit (PMS) and found it met all regulatory and industry standards.
TimesNow.com.ng reported that a viral video circulating over the weekend had cast doubts on the quality of NNPCL’s petrol.
The video suggested NNPC’s petrol was inferior to products sold by the Dangote’s refinery as it does not last.
In response, PETROAN said it conducted comprehensive tests to verify the quality of NNPCL’s petroleum products, Punch reports.
Joseph Obele, spokesperson for PETROAN, stated:
Obele urged the public to rely on verified information and dismiss misleading claims.
He said:
PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry echoed these sentiments, cautioning against the dissemination of false information that could adversely impact the economy.
He noted:
Earlier, NNPC had rebutted the allegations in a statement shared on X.
Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, described the viral video as entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight.
He further revealed that the government-owned company will take legal action.
NNPC words:
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail stations have reduced petrol prices from N960 to N945 per litre in Lagos.
The price adjustment, which took effect on Thursday, February 13, will mark a slight relief for consumers amid persistent inflation and rising cost of living.
MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has announced a new petrol pump price of N925 per litre across all its filling stations in Lagos.
According to MRS, petrol will now be sold at N935 per litre in the South West, N945 per litre in the North, and N955 per litre in the South East.
