Nigerian Oil Transporters End Two-Day Operation Suspension After Government Intervention

After a two-day suspension of operations by the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), oil transporters have resumed operations following government intervention.

The suspension had caused fuel queues in many states and the Federal Capital Territory, raising concerns among motorists.

The resolution came after talks mediated by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, in Abuja.

Representatives from NARTO, government officials, and stakeholders from the downstream oil sector were present at the meeting.

The agreement reached includes an adjustment in the freight rate for petroleum transporters and a commitment to address other concerns raised by NARTO members.

The decision to resume operations aims to alleviate the challenges faced by Nigerians in accessing petroleum products.

Yusuf Othman, the President of NARTO, confirmed the end of the suspension, urging members to return to work.

The association had initially suspended operations due to the high operational costs, particularly the escalating price of diesel needed to power their trucks for product transportation across the nation.

With operations now back on track, it is hoped that the resumption will help stabilize fuel distribution and prevent further scarcity, ensuring smoother access to petroleum products for consumers across Nigeria.