President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sympathy with Nigerians over the fuel scarcity that has brought about hardship in all the states of the federation.
The president said the situation was regrettable, just as he gave the assurance that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, was on top of the situation.
According to him, the crisis would end in a few days time.
The president reacted on the fuel crisis in a statement on his twitter handle.
He personally signed the statement.
While stating that he was regularly updated on the situation, Buhari said he had already given directives to the regulators to step up their surveillance and bring an end to hoarding of the products and price inflation by marketers.
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The statement reads: “The fuel scarcity being experienced nationwide is regrettable. I sympathize with all Nigerians on having to endure needless fuel queues.
“I’m being regularly briefed, especially on the NNPC’s interventions to ensure that there is enough petrol available during this period and beyond.
“I have the NNPC’s assurance that the situation will improve significantly over the next few days, as new shipments and supplies are distributed across the country.
“I have also directed the regulators to step up their surveillance and bring an end to hoarding and price inflation by marketers.
“Let me also assure that the relevant agencies will continue to provide updates on the situation. I thank you all for your patience and understanding.”