Reply #81: Yes, it was probably simple vandalism. I mentioned the explosion only...

[Dunvegan]

...because it wasn't mentioned in the article, and the possible short-term effect on distribution.

Just wondering what further impact on oil we'd get once we had an update from after the accident.

Sorry, since the issue is volatile, I probably should have specifically noted the Nigerian explosion was an unknown but non-terrorist situation. Thanks.


http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-05/13/content_4542926.htm
"The explosion started at dawn as people scrambled for fuel gushing out from vandalized pipes, an occurrence which has become very common in Lagos area in recent times."