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Nigeria News Today: Fuel Scarcity Looms in Abuja as PENGASSAN-Dangote Refinery Dispute Bites

Signs of a looming fuel scarcity have re-emerged in the Federal Capital Territory as the industrial faceoff between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery begins to ripple through the downstream market.

During a visit to Shema filling stations in Asokoro and Kugbo along the busy Asokoro–Nyanya highway, The Bureau News observed the return of black market fuel sellers in front of the outlets. Petrol attendants confirmed that they were yet to receive delivery of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) ordered by their management, citing delays linked to the refinery’s dispute with the oil workers’ union.

Voices From the Ground

A pump attendant, who requested anonymity, explained: “We are yet to get delivery of the fuel that management ordered because of the faceoff between PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery. That is why you see these black market sellers outside again.”

The development comes just hours after a nine-hour Federal Government-brokered reconciliation meeting between PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery management ended in deadlock. The union insists it will not return to work until alleged anti-labour practices are reversed, while Dangote maintains its restructuring is in line with international best practices.

Growing Concerns of Shortages

Motorists who spoke with The Bureau News expressed frustration at the prospect of fuel queues returning. “It looks like another round of scarcity is coming,” said one driver at Kugbo. “If black marketers are already back, it means trouble for ordinary Nigerians.”

The Federal Ministry of Labour has urged both parties to resume talks by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, stressing that industrial peace in the oil and gas sector is critical to Nigeria’s economy and energy security. For now, Abuja residents remain anxious, with some already paying inflated prices to roadside sellers.

Stay with The Bureau News for breaking coverage on Nigeria News Today, including fuel supply updates and the outcome of today’s negotiations.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/nigeria-news-today-fuel-scarcity-looms-as-pengassan-dangote-refinery-dispute-bites/

Emilocorn has won the award for the worst president Nigeria has ever had since 1960.

My fear is that he still has supporters who are really suffering from the effects of his Oluwole economic reforms and policies and these people claim to be sane people.

The greed of the Malta cartel is unbelievable, they would rather the country burn

God will not allow that subsidy cabal to finish this country, Dollar cabal as been eliminated and I believe subsidy scammer will not survive too.

THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM SHOULD HIDE HIS FACE IN SHAME AND RESIGN

Pengassan must be scrapped. They do not mean well for Nigerians

Dangote and NNPC should address this on time before December.

A ku fuel scarcity o...Is this our 65th birthday present?

Okay
Please take a moment to write a quality post

If its Abuja then it's the filling stations that are doing dis intentionally.... For more than two years under buhari they did this....

This suffering we are about to enter is self inflicted due to greed

I expect the FG to have called the waring parties and arrived at a truce

Judolisco:
If its Abuja then it's the filling stations that are doing dis intentionally.... For more than two years under buhari they did this....

So what has Tinubu improved since Buhari left and removal of subsidy?

Exactly what PENGASSAN wants.

Dangote has been spiliing business for them since last year.

President Tinubu should dissolve that union and the legislature should purge them off any known constitution.

I know the Mods will delete my comment.

This is what the evil cabals want, where are our activists,abi they have not received payment from any group to support?

agbero chairman promised fuel to be sold at #50.maybe after this he will achieve that.get ready guys you all will soon enjoy fuel at #50

Truth be told, we don't have any of this fuel scarcity in Lagos oh.

kingbee90:
Emilocorn has won the award for the worst president Nigeria has ever had since 1960.

My fear is that he still has supporters who are really suffering from the effects of his [b]Oluwole economic reforms and policies [/b]and these people claim to be sane people.

This one got me cracking.




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Dangote hold the cards. He has the refinery already and can simply exercise strategic patience to wear out Nupeng and PENGASON.
The economic situation of Nigeria cannot afford any prolong standoff and the striking workers cannot cope without salaries

Brendaniel:
So what has Tinubu improved since Buhari left and removal of subsidy?

when last did you hear of fuel scarcity or queue at the filling stations?

Pengassan are overstepping their boundaries. They're taking their luck too far, na senator Chris Ngige fit them, he would have started another union 🤷🏿

kingbee90:
Emilocorn has won the award for the worst president Nigeria has ever had since 1960.

My fear is that he still has supporters who are really suffering from the effects of his Oluwole economic reforms and policies and these people claim to be sane people.

thisisit:
THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM SHOULD HIDE HIS FACE IN SHAME AND RESIGN

Una never see anything. Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha. Una don dey complain already.

these is what they like ... they enjoy seein Nigerians suffer .. they have no other way to return us back to the dark days of scarcity if Dangote is not blocked

The very reason I preach Solar.

Imagine everyone in Nigeria using Solar vehicles

Judolisco:
when last did you hear of fuel scarcity or queue at the filling stations?

There have been mini fuel scarcities that have been happening from time to time just like this one

adebayo201:
Truth be told, we don't have any of this fuel scarcity in Lagos oh.

I hope it continues that way, I don't want the stress of going to spend hours to queue for petrol now

Brendaniel:
There have been mini fuel scarcities that have been happening from time to time just like this one

no mini fuel scarcity anywhere... That's why I said if it's in Abuja then it's on the filling stations... If u dey Abuja for like 5 yrs now and u get car, you'll understand what I'm saying

Kobicove:
I hope it continues that way, I don't want the stress of going to spend hours to queue for petrol now

I tell you.

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Judolisco:
when last did you hear of fuel scarcity or queue at the filling stations?

is this a making of Tinubu? Clowns! Na Tinubu build Dangote refinery?

Union are important but abuse of Unions should never be tolerated.