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NNPCL Appeals for Understanding Amid Fuel Scarcity and Reports Record Profit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has issued a plea to the public for patience as it grapples with ongoing fuel shortages across major cities, including Lagos and Abuja.
Olufemi Soneye, the company spokesperson, appealed in a statement released on Monday. He highlighted that NNPCL had achieved a substantial financial milestone, reporting a profit of ₦3.3 trillion for the fiscal year 2023, according to its recently published audit financial statement. Dapo Segun, the Executive Vice President of Downstream Operations at NNPCL, addressed concerns related to fuel scarcity.
He explained that the company is actively collaborating with key stakeholders to resolve challenges related to fuel distribution and evacuation logistics, which are contributing to the current shortages.
The NNPCL’s 2023 financial results reveal a significant increase in profit, marking a rise of over ₦700 billion or 28 percent compared to the previous year’s profit of ₦2.548 trillion. This substantial profit growth underscores the company’s financial strength, even as it works to address the operational issues impacting fuel availability.
The firm’s statement aims to reassure the public and emphasize its commitment to resolving the logistical challenges affecting fuel distribution, while also showcasing its robust financial performance.
It has been noted that there is now an increase in fuel all around Nigeria, from … to 1000 plus in fuel stations.
It was also noted that Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased the price to 1,175 per litre and diesel has been increased to 1,620 per litre.
This new spike in fuel increase has caused Nigerians to lament widely, wondering why this change happened all of a sudden.
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