The Federal Government has stated that the new regime which allows the petroleum products marketers to purchase the products directly from the local refineries in the country, would foster a more competitive market environment and enable a smoother supply chain for petroleum products.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Friday.
Mr Edun disclosed that the Implementation Committee on the Sales of Crude Oil and Refined Products in Naira, met to assess the transition towards a deregulated market structure for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and address the change in the purchasing model for petroleum product marketers.
He said, the most significant change under the new regime is that petroleum product marketers can now purchase PMS directly from local refineries.
“This marks a departure from the previous arrangement where the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) served as the sole purchaser and distributor of PMS from the refineries.
“This direct purchasing mechanism allows marketers to negotiate commercial terms directly with the refineries, fostering a more competitive market environment and enabling a smoother supply chain for petroleum products”, he said.
The Minister said, with the commencement of local PMS production, the market is better equipped to support these direct transactions.
“This transition is expected to enhance efficiency in product availability and stabilize market conditions for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“The Committee recognizes that there are questions and discussions regarding this change in the market structure. We are committed to providing clarity on this development and will continue to engage with stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition process,” Edun said.
