Fuel scarcity: Motorists, commuters stranded in Abuja, other cities

As fuel scarcity tightens its grip on Nigeria, commuters in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, and beyond find themselves grappling with skyrocketing transportation fares. The situation has reached a fever pitch, with queues snaking around filling stations, turning major roads into parking lots.

Investigation reveals a grim reality: motorists lucky enough to find fuel are shelling out between N700 and N1,200 per liter, after enduring hours of chaos and squabbles. For many, the ordeal lasts for six grueling hours or more.

The plight extends beyond the capital, with reports of black market fuel prices hitting an astonishing N1,200 per liter in some areas. As independent oil marketers keep their outlets shut, the burden falls on NNPC retail stations, where petrol sells for N617 per liter.

With the nation’s transportation system grinding to a halt, commuters are left stranded at bus stops, forced to pay double the usual fares for a chance to navigate the chaos.

In the face of this crisis, the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, issues a stern warning: unless the government acts swiftly, mass protests loom on the horizon. Nigeria holds its breath as the fuel scarcity crisis reaches a tipping point, with the livelihoods of millions hanging in the balance.