The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has denied recent reports that it imported over 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in February 2025.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC Limited attributed the report to either “lazy and unprofessional journalism” or a “deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.
“NNPC Limited has not imported a single litre of PMS in 2025. We do not control the import activities of private marketers, nor do we issue import licenses. Attributing all PMS imports to NNPC is not just misleading—it is outright deceptive and irresponsible journalism that ignores basic fact-checking principles.”
The company further clarified that, while it has not engaged in PMS imports this year, there is no legal barrier preventing it from doing so if circumstances necessitate such action.
NNPCL added that “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.
“We will not tolerate the spread of false and malicious reports aimed at undermining our reputation.”
