Restart idle refineries, PETROAN urges govt

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Owners, through its National Public Relations Officer Dr Joseph Obele, has urged the Nigerian government to restart idle government-owned refineries to address the rising petroleum prices affecting Nigerians. Obele highlighted that restarting the government-owned refineries like the Port Harcourt refinery would increase supply, reduce dependence on imports, and alleviate the financial hardship experienced by Nigerians.

He emphasized the importance of domestic refining in ensuring energy security and public confidence in the Federal Government, stating that a functional refinery would demonstrate Nigeria's ability to utilize its petroleum resources for the benefit of its citizens.

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