Fuel Scarcity: Ilorin Commuters Decry Soaring Transportation Fares

The fuel scarcity has led to long queues at filling stations, with some sellers dispensing fuel at exorbitant prices. A liter of fuel costs between N750 and N1,500, depending on the seller.

The current fuel scarcity in Ilorin, Kwara State, has led to a significant increase in transportation fares, causing hardship for commuters. Passengers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday expressed their dissatisfaction with the sudden hike in fares, which has doubled in some cases.

According to NAN, transportation fares in the Ilorin metropolis have increased since Saturday due to fuel scarcity and unavailability. For instance, the fare from Olunlade to Offa Garage has risen from N100 to N200, while the fare from Offa Garage to Mandate Market now ranges between N350 and N400, depending on the bargaining power. Similarly, the fare from Olunlade to Post Office has increased to N400, and commercial motorcyclists operating within areas to junctions now charge between N250 and N300, up from N150 and N200.

Commuters are feeling the pinch, and many are struggling to cope with the increased fares. Mrs. Grace Philip, who visited Mandate Market, lamented that the cost of transportation had reduced her purchasing power. "I had limited money, and the doubled transportation fare has affected what I can buy," she said. Mrs. Aisha Mohammed expressed concern about the situation, stating that she would have to trek from the junction to her house because she could no longer afford the motorbike fare. She appealed to the authorities to address the situation urgently, as it was affecting people's ability to get to work.

Mr. Umar Haroon sympathized with students, who are spending more time searching for transportation due to the limited number of vehicles on the road. "By the time they get to school, they will be tired and may not be useful for the rest of the day," he said.

The fuel scarcity has led to long queues at filling stations, with some sellers dispensing fuel at exorbitant prices. A liter of fuel costs between N750 and N1,500, depending on the seller.

The situation is unbearable for many commuters, who are calling for urgent action to address the fuel scarcity and reduce transportation fares.

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