Nigeria may face fuel scarcity as the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of NUPENG begins an industrial strike against Dangote Refinery’s plan to deploy 4,000 CNG-powered trucks for direct fuel distribution. The union says the move threatens jobs and violates workers’ rights to unionize.
Labour Minister Muhammad Dingyadi has called for a conciliation meeting, urging NUPENG and the NLC to suspend the action. While some union insiders say the strike may be put on hold, divisions persist among tanker drivers.
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) also announced a three-day suspension of fuel lifting from Tuesday in solidarity, warning against monopoly in the sector.
Analysts warn that if unresolved, the standoff could trigger nationwide fuel shortages, highlighting tensions between Dangote’s entry into fuel distribution and workers’ job security.
