PETROLEUM MINISTER GIVES REASONS FOR THE FUEL SCARCITY IN THE COUNTRY

Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke says the current fuel scarcity being experienced in the country is due to some stringent measures put in place to check the activities of fraudsters in the sector and to recover fraudulent oil subsidy claims.

Besides, she also attributed the current fuel scarcity in the country to some slight issues with the oil union, but assured that the issue is being tackled and normalcy will soon return to the filling stations.

Madueke, who was responding to questions from reporters on the current fuel supply situation in the country, however said government was not folding its arm as it has been doing a lot to arrest the situation and this includes pushing oil out from the nation’s strategic reserve.

The petroleum minister also appealed for the support and cooperation of Nigerians, adding that the current suffering is some of the sacrifices the people have to make to enthrone transparency and accountability in the sector.