… SAYS IT CONTAINS EXCESS METHANOL
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced the immediate withdrawal of a dangerous Petroleum motor spirit product from the market.
A statement from the Authority, stated that the product was mixed with a higher quality of methanol above Nigeria’s specification.
The statement explained that methanol a regular additive to petrol is usual added to fuel in specified and acceptable quantity.
It was stated further that the Authority has identified, isolated and withdrawn the products from the market including trucks in transit in pursuit of the safety of vehicles and equipment in the society.
“The Authority wishes to inform the general public that – limited quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as Petrol, with methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification was discovered in the supply chain.
“Methanol is a regular additive in Petrol and usually blended in an acceptable quantity.
“To ensure vehicular and equipment safety, the limited quantity of the impacted product has been isolated and withdrawn from the market, including the loaded trucks in transit
“Our technical team in conjunction with NNPC Ltd and other industry stakeholders, will continue to monitor and ensure quality petroleum products are adequately supplied and distributed nationwide.
“The source supplier has been identified and further commercial and appropriate actions shall be taken by the Authority and NNPC Ltd.
“NNPC Ltd and all Oil Marketing Companies have been directed to sustain sufficient distribution of Petrol in all retail outlets nationwide.
“Meanwhile, NNPC has intensified efforts at increasing the supply of Petrol into the market in order to bridge any unforeseen supply gap.” The statement read