- The report detailed that a vessel identified as Kingis is expected to deliver 15,000 metric tonnes of petrol
- At Tin Can Island, the vessel Savanna discharged 16,000 metric tonnes of petrol at the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal
- The influx of petroleum products comes shortly after the Federal Government relaxed its restrictions on fuel imports
Several fuel-laden vessels have docked at Lagos ports, raising hopes of improved supply as global tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran continue to spark concerns over availability.
According to the Nigerian Ports Authority’s latest shipping data, Eko Hot Blog gathered that five vessels carrying about 95,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) arrived between Thursday and Sunday at Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port.
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The report detailed that a vessel identified as Kingis is expected to deliver 15,000 metric tonnes of petrol through the Lister Oil Jetty at Apapa. Another vessel, Leste, brought in 20,000 metric tonnes of diesel via the Bulk Oil Plant terminal.
At Tin Can Island, the vessel Savanna discharged 16,000 metric tonnes of petrol at the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, while Kobe delivered 22,000 metric tonnes of diesel at a separate terminal. In addition, Hudson arrived at Apapa’s New Oil Jetty with 22,000 metric tonnes of diesel.
The influx of petroleum products comes shortly after the Federal Government relaxed its restrictions on fuel imports, issuing fresh licences to marketers in a bid to stabilise supply.
Recent reports indicate that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority approved the importation of roughly 180,000 metric tonnes of petrol to address a supply gap linked to instability in the Middle East.
A senior official of the regulatory body explained that the move became necessary following disruptions tied to the ongoing geopolitical crisis, which affected supply despite earlier claims of sufficient domestic refining capacity.
The newly approved import licences were granted to companies including Bono Energy, Pinnacle, AYM Shafa, Matrix, A.A. Rano, and NIPCO, each authorised to bring in about 30,000 metric tonnes of petrol.
The development underscores Nigeria’s continued reliance on fuel imports to meet local demand, particularly during periods of global uncertainty affecting energy supply chains.
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