Yuletide: PH Residents Caution Against Hoarding Of Petroleum Products

A part of measures to en-sure a hitch-free  Yuletide, residents of Port Harcourt and its environs have urged relevant stakeholders in the oil sector to ensure availability of petroleum products for easy movement and smooth business activities.
Some of the residents who spoke with our correspodent said early preparations should be made for adequate product availability ahead of the festive period to forestall the scarcity of petroleum products that often characterize the season.
The residents also cautioned against the activities of black market operators who take advantage of the festive period to make gains through the hoarding of petroleum products.
One of the respondents, Akanimo Udosen, a commercial motorist, said; “its very important for early arrangement to be made for fuel to be made available so that people can travel to their various communities without pains.
“As a taxi driver, I need fuel to do my business, but if there is scarcity, we will depend on black market and that will be very expensive.”
Another respondent, Mr Kenneth Nwigbor, advised the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to be vigilant against the hoarding of petroleum products by some gold diggers who may want to cash in on the populace during the festive period.
In his own views, Comrade Wilson Akpata called on the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) and National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to ensure products availability during the festive period.
When contacted, the  immediate past chairman of the Port Harcourt depot of IPMAN, Comrade Emmanuel Inimgba, assured that the association would work hard to ensure that there is enough products for the public during the yuletide.
Chairman of the Port Harcourt zone of NUPENG, Comrade Mina Samuel, who spoke with our correspondent, assured that the union would work with other relevant bodies to ensure products availability during the festive period.

By: Taneh Beemene