Fuel Scarcity Worsens in Abuja and Other Cities, Motorists and Commuters Stranded
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| Fuel Scarcity Worsens in Abuja and Other Cities, Motorists and Commuters Stranded |
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has blamed the scarcity on supply challenges from NNPC Limited, while commuters are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with transportation fares doubling in some areas.
The ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria has taken a toll on commuters and motorists in Abuja and other cities, with transportation fares skyrocketing and long queues at filling stations. Despite some outlets selling fuel at exorbitant prices, many others remain shut due to supply challenges.
In Abuja, the queues have worsened, with some motorists waiting for up to six hours to get fuel. Black marketers are taking advantage of the situation, selling fuel at as high as N1,200 per litre. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to embark on mass action if the government fails to address the situation.
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has blamed the scarcity on supply challenges from NNPC Limited, while commuters are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with transportation fares doubling in some areas.
Some commuters expressed their frustration, calling on the authorities to intervene without delay. The situation has left many citizens, including students, frustrated and helpless, with the National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, urging Nigerians to understand that retail outlet owners are not the cause of the problem.
The fuel scarcity has also led to an increase in transportation fares, with some routes now costing double the former amounts. Commuters are feeling the pinch, with some having to trek long distances or spend more than they can afford on transportation.
The government has been urged to take immediate action to address the fuel scarcity and restore stability to the nation.
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