The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Monday began an indefinite strike, shutting down fuel depots across the country. The action, which started at 6 a.m. on September 8, 2025, followed an emergency resolution with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).
In Delta State, IPMAN and NUPENG jointly ordered all filling stations to remain closed, warning that any operator who disobeys will pay a ₦1 million fine.
Lagos – Dangote, Rainoil, Integrated Halt Loading
In Lagos, the strike quickly disrupted operations. Correspondents from Petroleumprice.ng confirmed that members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch blocked trucks from entering Dangote Refinery, Rainoil, and Integrated depots. Consequently, loading activities stopped completely, and truck queues dispersed from the gates.
Warri – Tanker Drivers Enforce Shutdown
Similarly, in Warri, PTD members enforced the strike by preventing trucks from accessing storage depots. As a result, fuel lifting was suspended, heightening fears of scarcity across Delta State. Marketers in the region complied by locking their filling stations.
Calabar – Matrix and First Fortune Blocked
Meanwhile, in Calabar, the strike halted operations at Matrix and First Fortune depots. Witnesses confirmed that no trucks moved into the facilities throughout the day, leaving marketers stranded and unable to lift petroleum products.
Port Harcourt – Soroman and Evergreen Join
In Port Harcourt, the situation escalated as PTD members sealed off Soroman and Evergreen depots. Trucks attempting entry were turned back, bringing fuel distribution to a complete stop.
Masters and TSL – Depots Ground to a Halt
At Masters and TSL depots, operations also ground to a halt. Tanker drivers manned the gates and denied access, reinforcing the union’s decision to shut down petroleum distribution nationwide.