NNPCL Slams False Report on Petrol Imports, Sets Record Straight
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has firmly denied claims that it recently imported 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The company further disclosed that it has not imported any volume of the product in 2025.
This clarification was issued by NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, on Tuesday in Abuja in response to a report, alleging the company’s involvement in recent petrol imports.
Soneye criticized the report, attributing it to either “lazy and unprofessional journalism” or a “deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.”
“The report alleging that NNPC Limited imported over 200 million litres of PMS in February 2025 is a completely false, baseless, and reckless misrepresentation of facts. It is either the result of lazy and unprofessional journalism or a deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public,” Soneye stated.
He emphasized, “Setting the Record Straight: NNPC Limited has not imported a single litre of PMS in 2025.”
NNPCL also clarified that it does not regulate the import operations of private marketers and stressed that attributing all petrol imports to NNPCL is both misleading and irresponsible.
“We do not control the import activities of private marketers, nor do we issue import licenses. Attributing all PMS imports to NNPC is not just misleading—it is outright deceptive and irresponsible journalism that ignores basic fact-checking principles,” Soneye explained.
He added that there is no legal barrier preventing NNPCL from importing PMS if circumstances necessitate such action. “While NNPC Limited has not imported PMS in 2025, let it be clear that there is no legal restriction preventing us from doing so if necessary. As Nigeria’s foremost energy company, we must ensure energy security. Should any supply shortages arise, NNPC Limited retains the full right and responsibility to step in and import to stabilize the market.”
NNPCL condemned the spread of misinformation, emphasizing that such reports distort market realities, mislead stakeholders, and do a “grave disservice to the public.” The company also vowed to take legal measures against those responsible for fabricating and spreading false information.
“NNPC Limited will not tolerate the spread of false and malicious reports aimed at undermining its reputation,” Soneye declared. “We will take all necessary legal measures to hold accountable those responsible for fabricating and disseminating falsehoods about our operations.”
He urged media organizations to uphold journalistic integrity by verifying facts before publishing misleading narratives.
“NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency and will not be swayed by attempts to manipulate public perception,” Soneye concluded.
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