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Transport Fares Surge Amid Fuel Scarcity In Lagos And Ogun, Independent Marketers Close Shops
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Fuel scarcity continues to impact Nigeria, with numerous filling stations closed across several states, including Abuja, Niger, and Nasarawa. The few stations still operational are experiencing long queues, causing significant frustration and traffic congestion in major cities……. CONTINUE READING
In Abuja, motorists face lengthy waits at NNPC and Conoil stations, while others like Salbas, Gegu Oil, and Eterna remain shut due to fuel shortages. Niger State is seeing similar issues, with many stations, including NNPC outlets, closed and long lines forming at the few open stations.
Lagos and Ogun states are experiencing long queues at stations owned by major marketers, while independent marketers are unable to access fuel, leading to their closures and a rise in transport fares. At the NNPC Retail outlet in Iyana-Woro, fuel is dispensed at N617 per liter, compared to N600 per liter at other locations in Lagos. Stations like Heyden, MRS, Conoil, TotalEnergies, and Mobil are selling fuel at prices between N617 and N650 per liter.
Drivers unable to wait in line are turning to independent marketers, where prices range from N700 to N900 per liter. The black market is also thriving, with petrol prices reaching up to N1,500 per liter.
Depot operators report that they are rationing fuel due to low supply, and it may take up to a week to restore normal supply levels. A depot operator noted that the slow pace of loading and rationing is a result of product shortages.
Concerns are growing that a planned hunger protest could exacerbate the situation. The NNPC attributes the scarcity to disruptions in vessel discharge operations but assures that efforts are underway to resolve the issue. However, skepticism remains among Nigerians, who feel that previous assurances have not resolved the problem.
The scarcity is also affecting businesses, with many forced to shut down due to the lack of fuel. “We can’t operate without fuel, and it’s impacting our business,” said one frustrated business owner.
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