Russia-Ukraine War: Fuel Scarcity May Linger As Oil Vessels Face Delay On Sea
HOME NEWS Russia-Ukraine War: Fuel Scarcity May Linger As Oil Vessels Face Delay On Sea … More vessels avoid Black, Mediterranean seas over attacks, sanctions The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine may further prolong the over three-week scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in Nigeria, as bulk of the refined products coming into the country from the warring region and its adjoining areas are likely to face some delays. It was also gathered on Sunday that traders who supply Nigeria with refined petroleum products might pause a little due to the deficit in the supply of crude oil cargoes from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. NNPC brings in refined petrol into Nigeria using contractors or traders through its Direct Sale Direct Purchase scheme. Under the scheme, the oil company provides crude oil to its trading partners, who in turn supply the NNPC with refined products worth the volume of crude received from the...