The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has dismissed claims that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, does not meet industry standards. This follows the circulation of a viral video over the weekend alleging that NNPCL’s fuel is of poor quality compared to that of MRS Oil.
In a statement issued on Monday, Joseph Obele, PETROAN’s spokesperson, affirmed that the association had conducted thorough tests on NNPCL’s petroleum products to address the speculation. The tests covered critical parameters including flash point, density, viscosity, sulfur content, water content, and ash content, all of which met or exceeded the prescribed industry standards.
Obele emphasized that the flash point test surpassed minimum requirements, indicating a low risk of ignition, while the density test confirmed optimal engine performance and fuel efficiency. Additionally, the viscosity test ensured smooth engine operation, and the sulfur content was within regulatory limits, reducing risks of engine corrosion and environmental pollution. The water content test showed levels well below the maximum allowable limit, ensuring fuel stability and preventing engine issues. The ash content was also within acceptable limits, minimizing engine wear and tear.
Obele called on the public to disregard the false claims circulating online and to rely on verified information from credible sources.
PETROAN’s president, Billy Gillis-Harry, urged content creators to be mindful of the economic implications of spreading unverified information, stressing that false claims could severely impact the economy.
Earlier, Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, also refuted the allegations, calling them baseless and the result of unverified and amateur research.
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