Petrol Stations Experience Fuel Shortages And Renewed Queues

Petrol Stations Experience Fuel Shortages And Renewed Queues

Motorists and commercial motorcycle riders in Ilorin, Kwara State, are facing significant difficulties as petrol queues have reappeared at fuel stations due to ongoing nationwide fuel shortages…… CONTINUE READING

Recent reports indicate that petrol prices have surged, with costs rising from ₦640, ₦645, ₦670, and ₦680 to nearly ₦1,000 in some major cities and communities.

As of Wednesday morning, major and independent fuel outlets in Ilorin were reportedly charging ₦900, ₦950, or even ₦1,000 per litre. Most filling stations were inaccessible, displaying signs that they had run out of stock.

Tajudeen Balogun, a manager at an independent fuel retailer in Ilorin, told Daily Post that the lack of petrol importation is exacerbating the crisis. He explained, “There is no importation or loading of petrol in Lagos as NNPC has become the sole importer. The situation will likely continue until the four local refineries are operational and can meet the country’s needs.”

A senior TotalEnergies official, while confirming the fuel scarcity, could not provide a clear solution, stating, “We are unable to load fuel in Lagos due to its current unavailability. Only God can rescue the country from this situation.

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