The ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria has sparked widespread anger and frustration across various states, with motorists and residents facing severe challenges.
The scarcity, which has led to long queues at filling stations in states like Abuja, Kaduna, Niger, Adamawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta, among others, has also caused a sharp increase in fuel prices, with some stations selling petrol at nearly N1,000 per liter. In the black market, prices have soared to N1,500 per liter.
This situation has impacted transportation costs, leading to higher fares and longer hours at bus-stops for passengers.
The scarcity is attributed to the limited supply by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), which is reportedly rationing fuel to the extent of providing only one truck per state.
Marketers have expressed concern over the continued shortage, with no clear communication from NNPC on when the situation will improve.
In response to the worsening fuel crisis, a civil society group has called for the removal of NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, citing his failure to address the issue and the ongoing challenges within the NNPC.
The group said it plans to launch a nationwide campaign and peaceful protests to demand accountability and action from the government.
