Delta State is set to experience fresh fuel scarcity as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have declared an indefinite strike effective Monday, September 8, 2025.
The decision was reached after an emergency meeting on Saturday, September 6, where both unions resolved to shut down all filling stations across the state beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday. The strike is expected to remain in effect until further directives are issued by their national leadership.
In a circular distributed to marketers, the unions issued a stern warning that any filling station that violates the directive would face a fine of ₦1 million.
The notice read in part: “Arising from an emergency meeting today, 6th September 2025, IPMAN and NUPENG have agreed that as from Monday, 8th September 2025, all filling stations should remain closed pending further directives from our national leadership.
“Any station found wanting will pay a fine of ₦1 million. Please pass this message round, as injury to one is injury to all.”
The shutdown is expected to disrupt fuel supply not only in Delta State but also in neighbouring parts of the South-South, as petroleum marketers often act in solidarity during such strikes.
What you should know
The strike by IPMAN and NUPENG could trigger widespread fuel scarcity in Delta State and beyond, with filling stations set to remain closed indefinitely.
The unions are taking a tough stance, imposing a ₦1 million fine on defaulters, raising concerns about transportation, businesses, and daily life in the region.
