The ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria has ignited widespread anger and frustration across various states, leaving motorists and residents grappling with severe challenges.
The shortage has led to long queues at filling stations in states like Abuja, Kaduna, Niger, Adamawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta, among others.
As a result, fuel prices have skyrocketed, with some stations selling petrol at nearly N1,000 per liter, while black market prices have surged to an alarming N1,500 per liter.
The scarcity has not only affected the availability of fuel but also had a profound impact on transportation costs.
Commuters are facing higher fares, and many are forced to endure longer waiting times at bus stops as transportation options become increasingly limited.
The root of the crisis appears to be the limited supply of fuel provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).
Reports indicate that NNPC is rationing fuel to the extent of delivering only one truck per state, a measure that has proven inadequate to meet the demands of the population.
Fuel marketers have expressed deep concern over the ongoing shortage, noting that there has been no clear communication from NNPC regarding when the situation might improve.
This lack of transparency has only added to the uncertainty and frustration felt by Nigerians across the country.
In response to the worsening fuel crisis, a civil society group on Wednesday has called for the removal of NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari.
The group has accused Kyari of failing to address the issue and effectively managing the challenges within the NNPC.
As part of their campaign for accountability and action, the group has announced plans to launch a nationwide campaign and organize peaceful protests to pressure the government into taking decisive steps to resolve the crisis.
