Fuel scarcity: Delta oil commissioner Amgbaduba assures availability of product

The Delta State commissioner for Oil and Gas Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba has assured Deltans of addressing the lingering fuel scarcity and hike soon in the state.

This came on the heels of the constitution of the state Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee to ensure product availability and appropriate pricing across the state by the state government.

Amgbaduba who spoke with newsmen said the committee had commenced work with an unscheduled visit to fuel stations in Asaba, the state capital.

It was gathered the Team led by its Chairman and State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba visited Matrix, NNPC Mega Stations and NewPath Petroleum all in Asaba shortly after the inaugural meeting on Friday.

While responding to questions, Amgbaduba told newsmen on Friday that the overall objective was to ensure availability, accessibility and affordability of the product, admitting that Deltans have been in pains as a result of fuel scarcity in the last few months.

According to him, the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration was concerned about the horrendous experience of the people in getting the product, assuring that the committee will not rest on its oars until normalcy returns across the length and breadth of the state.

He urged fuel stations with the product to start dispensing at the government approved pump price, warning that defaulters would be made to face the full weight of the law.

“We agreed that Deltans are in pains as a result of fuel scarcity. We feel the pains of Deltans and we have hit the streets running to make sure that fuel is accessible, affordable and available to the citizens.

“We want to appeal to residents and motorists to remain calm as the state government is not resting until the chaotic queues are eliminated.

“We want to advice stations with the product to commence selling immediately, as those hoarding would be sanctioned,” he added.