The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured that there is sufficient PMS to meet the needs of Nigerians, while warning them not to panic amid the ongoing scarcity of fuel in Abuja.

In a statement on Wednesday, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Garba Deen Muhammad, advised the public against panic buying of petrol.

NNPC in a statement said, “Please do not panic, NNPC Ltd wishes to assure the public that the Company has sufficient PMS stock to meet the needs of Nigerians.

“The public is therefore advised not to engage in panic buying of petrol and to ignore all rumors that may suggest otherwise.

“In line with the existing laws of the land, NNPC Ltd is deeply committed to ensuring energy security for the country,” it said.