With the recent ban on 60,000 litres of fuel tankers beginning today, motorists and car owners have taken to stations to top up Premium Moto Spirit for their vehicles.
Recall that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) had banned the operation of 60,000-litre fuel tankers on Nigerian roads, effective March 1, 2025.
According to the agency, the ban is aimed at reducing the incidents of tanker accidents and explosions that have taken the lives of many citizens on various Nigerian roads.
The agency also said that no truck with 45,000-litre capacity would be permitted to load products by the fourth quarter of 2025.
Decrying the order from the agency, the leadership of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) said the ban would drain over N300 billion in investments made in 60,000-litre trucks.
Lamenting over the issue, some tanker drivers have said the ban might create fuel scarcity across states of the country.
They also said the ban would lead to a hike in the price of PMS because it might be difficult to meet demand if the people should drivers not deliver the full capacity of products.
