The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied importing over 200 million litres of petrol in February 2025.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement, said that the claim was false.
“The report alleging that NNPC Limited imported over 200 million litres of PMS in February 2025 is completely false, baseless, and a reckless misrepresentation of facts,” he stated.
He emphasised that the national oil company has not made any importation of PMS in 2025 even though it is not legally restricted from doing so.
Soneye further clarified that the NNPCL neither controls import activities of private marketers nor issues import licenses.
He pointed out that although the NNPCL has not made any importation of PMS in 2025, it has the right to do so if it is necessary, adding that the company has a responsibility to ensure energy security in the country, and if there are ever petrol shortages, it would import to stabilise the market.
“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 have a duty to 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,” Soneye added.
He threatened legal action against those who peddle falsehood against the company or misinform the public about its operations.
“Misinformation of this magnitude does a grave disservice to the public, distorts market realities, and misleads key stakeholders. NNPC Limited will not tolerate the spread of false and malicious reports aimed at undermining its reputation.
“We will take all necessary legal measures to hold accountable those responsible for fabricating and disseminating falsehoods about our operations,” he said.
