By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel will no longer be implemented.
In a statement shared on its X handle on Thursday, George Ene-Ita, Director of the Public Affairs Department at NMDPRA, said, “It should also be noted that the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view.”
NMDPRA also reassured Nigerians that the country currently has a sufficient supply of petroleum products, which remains within the acceptable national sufficiency threshold during this peak demand period.
“There is a robust domestic supply of petroleum products (AGO, PMS, LPG, etc) sourced from both local refineries and importation to ensure timely replenishment of stocks at storage depots and retail stations during this period.
“The Authority wishes to use this opportunity to advise against any hoarding, panic buying or non-market reflective escalation of prices of petroleum products.
“The Authority will continue to closely monitor the supply situation and take appropriate regulatory measures to prevent disruption of supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country, especially during this peak demand period.
“While appreciating the continued efforts of all stakeholders in the midstream and downstream value chain in ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted supply and distribution, the public is hereby assured of NMDPRA’s commitment to guarantee energy security,” the statement read.