Nigerians are expressing growing frustration as fuel queues continue to persist across multiple states, despite assurances from authorities.
In Abuja, although fuel queues have shortened in some areas, many filling stations remain closed, and prices still range between N700 and N800 per litre. In the outskirts, prices are even higher, reaching up to N950 per litre due to inconsistent fuel distribution.
The ongoing fuel shortage, which started over a month ago in Abuja, has now spread to neighbouring states like Kaduna, Kano, Niger, and Nasarawa, where residents continue to face severe scarcity.
In Lagos, the situation remains dire, with long queues at the few stations that have fuel. Prices in the city range from N720 to N960 per litre, with motorists and petroleum marketers expressing frustration over the ongoing crisis.
Elsewhere, in states like Port Harcourt, Edo, and Kano, fuel prices have skyrocketed, with some black market sellers charging up to N1,100 per litre. The scarcity has also led to increased transportation costs, adding to the hardship faced by Nigerians.
Despite promises from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to resolve the distribution challenges, the situation remains dire, leaving Nigerians struggling with the impact of the prolonged fuel crisis.
Earlier, NNPC’s Vice President (Downstream), Dapo Segun, apologised to Nigerians over the queues blaming weather conditions for the insufficient distribution of fuel across the country.
