Problems Of Allocation, Distribution And Marketing Of Petroleum Products

This research work has investigated the problems of allocation, distributed and marketing of petroleum products.
(A case study of NNPC Enugu Depot) which is located in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The major objective of this project or research work is to find out those problems that affect allocation/distribution and marketing of petroleum products at NNPC/PPMC depot Enugu.
To establish this, six research questions was used. From the findings the effective allocation pattern adopted by the management is strategically pattern and they have enough trained personnel’s for proper distribution of the products. Insufficiency of the petroleum products at the depot has always been a problem. Furthermore, inability to maintain and service procured equipment poses a threat to the industry. Poor condition of road net work affects the efficient distribution of the products. Adulteration of petroleum products poses a threat in the oil industry and on the users.
To ensure equitable distribution allocation and marketing of petroleum products, the management of NNPC/PPMC should ensure that product allocation to the marketers will be based on moral allocation formula.
And dismiss officers found wanting in the discharge of their duty. The federal government should allow more profit margin to markets. Rehabilitation of our roads is very important for effective distribution. Availability of the product at the depot is very important and government should see to that. The security agents see it as a duty to flush out touts to create a healthy atmosphere for marketers to operate.
Improvement on the poor condition of oil industry workers will go a great length in achieving the obligation of the industry.
These is favorably considered will induce workers to perform effectively and efficiency.