President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he has ordered an end to the lingering fuel crisis in the country.
This marks the first time the president would be directly commenting on the scarcity.
Buhari said via his Twitter handle on Sunday that he had directed regulators to end the scarcity and hike in the price of the product.
He assured Nigerians that the situation would improve in a few days.
The president said, “The fuel scarcity being experienced nationwide is regrettable. I sympathise with all Nigerians on having to endure needless fuel queues.
“I am 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.”