NNPCL hasn’t imported petrol in 2025, says Soneye

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied importing 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol or any volume in 2025.
This was contained in the rejoinder its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye issued on Tuesday.
The statement described the story as false and the handiwork of unprofessional journalists.
He said, “The report alleging that NNPC Limited imported over 200 million litres of PMS in February 2025 is a completely false, baseless, and reckless misrepresentation of facts. It is either the result of lazy and unprofessional journalism or a deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.
“Setting the Record Straight: NNPC Limited has not imported a single litre of PMS in 2025.”
The state-owned oil firm said it does not regulate the import operations of private marketers, stressing it is irresponsible to ascribe all petrol import to NNPCL.
Soneye however said although NNPCL is yet to import petrol this year, nothing bans it from doing so.
His words: “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.
“While NNPC Limited has not imported PMS in 2025, let it be clear that there is no legal restriction preventing us from doing so if necessary.
“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.
“Misinformation of this magnitude does a grave disservice to the public, distorts market realities, and misleads key stakeholders. NNPC Limited will not tolerate the spread of false and malicious reports aimed at undermining its reputation.
“We will take all necessary legal measures to hold accountable those responsible for fabricating and disseminating falsehoods about our operations.
“We strongly urge media organizations to uphold journalistic integrity by verifying facts before publishing misleading narratives.
“NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency and will not be swayed by attempts to manipulate public perception.”