We’ve never imported dirty fuel, DAPPMAN denies

According to the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), neither private fuel depots nor its members have yet to import fuel that does not meet legal requirements.

In response to claims that certain merchants were bringing in tainted fuel, DAPPMAN made this declaration in a statement on Monday evening in Lagos.

According to the group, no depot imports gasoline that does not meet the requirements set forth by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

It said, ”NMDPRA had initially objected to offtakes by ‘our daughter vessels’ from import ‘mother vessels’, via ship-to-ship operations, which usually take place offshore Lome.”

The association said that the move was vehemently protested and resisted by downstream operators and had since been rescinded.

DAPPMAN said that between February and May 2024, NMDPRA had allowed AGO imports with maximum sulphur content of 200/ppm.

“However, this was followed by another move by the regulator to fast-forward the country’s target date for the implementation of the 50/ppm sulphur limitation on PMS and AGO imports to June 1 from Dec. 31, 2024.

“DAPPMAN will continue to work with all stakeholders willingly to provide safe, healthy fuels to all Nigerians, competitively giving them great and affordable fueling options for their daily activities,” it added. (NAN)