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Allison-Madueke Assures Of Adequate Kerosene Supply
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, said on Friday that the ministry would ensure adequate kerosene supply across the country.
Speaking with newsmen on arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Alison-Madueke said the ministry was aware of the scarcity of the product and was doing everything possible to ensure adequate supply.
“We are fully aware obviously that kerosene is one of the most critical energy fuel for the masses.
“We are doing everything possible at this time to ensure sustainability in the supply and we can control the prices because if we do not have that sustainability, then we will have issue with the prices,’’ she said.
The minister, described kerosene as a very essential product for the masses and decried the increase in the price of the product.
Reports say that kerosene is sold for between NI20 to N150 per litre.