The government had earlier blamed petrol marketers for the fuel scarcity that has ravaged the country for about a month.

Buhari made the assertion in his New Year message to Nigerians, adding that he is "saddened" by the fuel scarcity.

He said, "Some of our comrades chose to inflict hardship on us all.

"I am determined to get to the root of this collective blackmail on all Nigerians to ensure such scarcity does not occur again".

Details soon.