The stations closed for some days were allegedly ordered by the management of the national oil firm and will continue till next week.
The closures attributed to logistical challenges, have led to long queues at remaining stations, with many motorists and commuters facing hours of delays.
At multiple stations such as those in Lugbe, Airport Road, Zone 3, Lifecamp, and Kubwa on Wednesday, motorists were turned away while attendants sat idly.
A station manager at the NNPC Life Camp station, who confirmed the challenge and the directive by the NNPCL management, said the closure was due to some internal adjustments that affected all stations.
The manager, who declined to give his name, stated that the reason there has been no fuel in most of the stations in recent weeks is due to some internal adjustments/programmes being done at the management level.
He added that there is no cause for alarm as it is being settled, and a few NNPC stations have started getting fuel and selling to customers adding that the price still stands at 965 naira per litre.
It was gathered that the impact of this decision was not immediately felt because its mega stations are still in operation, selling old stock to customers.
This development caught many residents off-guard as fuel availability in the capital city rapidly diminished.
Efforts to reach the NNPCL spokesperson, Femi Soneye, on the reasons for the closure, were futile as the spokesperson didn’t respond to messages sent to his line.
However, a source within the company confirmed that the closure of the stations was due to unanticipated logistical issues.
Residents have expressed frustration over the situation, with long lines forming at the few operational stations.