MURIC urges full crude oil supply for Dangote refinery
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the government to ensure that local refineries, especially the Dangote refinery, receive full crude oil supplies. MURIC praised the Federal Government for suspending petrol imports, citing increased local production as a positive development. The group emphasized that supplying 100 per cent crude oil to refineries is crucial for energy self-sustainability in Nigeria. Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, and Saidu Mohammed of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, both highlighted the importance of supporting domestic refining efforts.
What we know
- MURIC urged the government to supply 100 per cent crude oil to local refineries, particularly the Dangote refinery.
- The group commended the Federal Government for suspending petrol imports due to improved local production.
- Ishaq Akintola criticized the current situation where the Dangote refinery receives only 28 to 32 per cent of its crude oil needs.
- MURIC also praised the release of 100,000 compressed natural gas kits for converting petrol-powered buses.
- Saidu Mohammed warned against returning to heavy petrol importation and confirmed that no petrol import licences were issued this year.
