Kerosene, which is commonly accessible to rural and urban women in Nigeria, is going beyond the reach of the common man, thereby increasing inflationary trends in the country.
Most families in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, have resorted to the use charcoal for cooking, an alternative to kerosene, which they said is now beyond the reach of the common man.
The price of the product, which dropped minimally to N97 per litre, few months ago in most filling stations, has gone up again to N220 per litre, a development residents observed, portends serious danger for the people, as it would promote product adulteration.
They noted that the same situation in 2015, resulted to fire outbreaks, leading to loss of lives and property.
Rosemary Onwuka, a single lady, who lives with her elder brother at Ogbor Hill area of the city, decried the development and described it as unfortunate.
According to her, kerosene now takes a large piece of our house upkeep and urged the Federal Government to address the situation fast.
“In the past, I could use N150 to purchase three litres of kerosene and still have some money left for other things, but that has changed, as I now spend money meant for other things for kerosene,” she said.
Oge Ezeugo, told BDSUNDAY that she now uses firewood or charcoal as she could no longer afford kerosene with her meager salary.
In her words, “I have so many needs contending for my salary and so, I would not expend it only on one item.”
She urged the Federal Government to ensure that the product is available at the official price of N50. Ezeugo is not alone in this; so many other residents have since started using firewood for cooking.
Happiness Uzoechi, an IT instructor, affirmed that she had since changed to firewood for her cooking.

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richidinho:
When you were trekking from Lagos to Abuja just to celebrate his victory

I warned you!

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I don't know why people are not switching to gas already.to me,it is more economical and fast

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LORDOFAFONJAS:
Tinubu and his afonjas are the reason we are suffering today

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Love Machine:
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