The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says marketers have temporarily stopped loading petrol at the Dangote refinery.
Oyewole Akanni, zonal chairman of IPMAN, western zone, announced the development in an interview with NAN.
He said the development, propelled by Dangote refinery’s suspension of petrol loading operations at its gantry, has compelled marketers to obtain petrol from private depots at considerably higher prices.
Akanni said uncertainty surrounding petrol prices has caused many marketers to suspend new purchases, resulting in the temporary closure of some filling stations.
“The non-availability of fuel at some filling stations and the closure of others are due to fluctuations in the price of lifting fuel from depots,” he said.
“Since Dangote Refinery stopped selling PMS about four days ago, private depot owners have increased their prices.
“Many filling stations that have exhausted their stock are waiting to see whether
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