In the spirit of Christmas, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it would auction off 15,325 litres of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) that was seized from smugglers at N10,000 per 25 litres.
According to a statement on the NCS Facebook page Tuesday, the petrol would be sold to members of the public alleviate transportation challenges during the festive season.
“The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, ACG Hussein Ejibunu, has announced that 15,325 litres of seized Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) will be auctioned to the public to ease transportation hardship during the festive season,” the statement signed by the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, ACG Hussein Ejibunu said.
“The CGC has directed for Auctions of the seized product to members of the public at the rate of N10,000, per 25 litres”
The price of PMS at major fuel stations, including NNPCL and MRS, currently ranges from N899.50 to N970 per liter, with slightly higher prices at other stations.
