Fuel scarcity has hit several states across Nigeria, leading to the closure of many filling stations and causing heavy queues at the few outlets dispensing petrol.

The Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) shortage, commonly known as petrol, has left thousands of commuters stranded and significantly increased transport fares.

In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Niger, Gombe, Sokoto, and Anambra states, commuters faced difficulties accessing transportation due to the scarcity of PMS needed by transporters to operate their vehicles.

Transport fares skyrocketed in the affected states as the limited number of transporters with access to petrol raised their rates.

The scarcity was attributed to a shortage in the supply of PMS to the nation’s capital and neighbouring states, prompting oil marketers to schedule a meeting with the management of the retail subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to address the issue.


Meanwhile, motorists besieged the few filling stations selling petrol, causing traffic congestion on roads leading to the outlets.

Several filling stations, including NNPC outlets, were closed in Zuba, Niger State, and other areas due to the unavailability of petrol.

In Nyanya, Nasarawa State, many filling stations also shut their doors, exacerbating the scarcity and causing long queues at operational outlets.

Oil marketers acknowledged the supply shortage and indicated that investigations were underway to determine the cause. They expressed optimism that the issue would be addressed during the meeting with NNPC officials.

“It is obvious that there is supply shortage in Abuja and other states that are close to the FCT (Federal Capital Territory),” the National Secretary of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chief John Kekeocha, told Punch.

He added, “This is the reason why many filling stations in these areas are not selling PMS, which, of course, has led to the serious queues you see in the few ones that are dispensing the product. I cannot tell you the reason for this supply shortage now.

“But we are meeting with NNPC Regal tomorrow (Thursday), and this is going to form part of our discussions. The matter is being looked into right now, and we hope to find a solution to it during the meeting.”

The situation in Anambra State was particularly dire, with thousands of commuters left stranded at motor parks due to the unavailability of vehicles caused by the closure of petrol stations. This led to a surge in transportation fares, with some routes experiencing fare hikes of over 200%.


Residents in Lagos and Ogun states also faced challenges as filling stations experienced long queues, and petrol prices varied widely.

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/transport-fare-skyrocket-as-fuel-scarcity-hits-abuja-five-states/

When the politicians are done with this country, Nigerians themselves will deal with them.

You cannot be paying workers in NNPC for producing nothing.
These people should all bee fired and the refineries sold to Aramco.

We are still dealing with ebi npa wa and baba Agbado is adding fuel scarcity to the ebi npia wa azu. Na express this country dey go so

Adaisback:
We are still dealing with ebi npa wa and baba Agbado is adding fuel scarcity to the ebi npia wa azu. Na express this country dey go so

the day I'll see you in my bed ehhh
chaiiii.
nne I go like meet you oo

Another one. Our govt really needs to work on the power sector. With electric cars, no one will be complaining

Nigerians suffering and smiling, patiently queueing up to buy fuel at N690 per liter. No be juju be that?

Always headache everyday, I must leave this country this year by God grace.

OTI SUMI PATAPATA, buying 1 liter at #720 its just damn disasters

Which kind country be this God

Na so

This is artificial scarcity,it doesn't take filling stations across the nation to adjust pump price when the PMS increases but it takes them a century to do the same when is going downward.A day will come when we will call for total shutdown of this nation in order to rechannel its socio-economic and political course.

When a fool leads, hardship will be the order of the day.

If money could satisfy the greedy, Tinubu would have been satisfied by now. Sorry case indeed

Sigh... Good news still dey scarce for this country, 9 years into APC leadership.

Nigerians just can't catch a break ever! Wetin sef?!! Haba!!!

With subsidy, fuel scacity without subsidy, fuel scacity.

Na crime to be a Nigerian in n outside

Nigeria!!!
When you think good news is starting to flow.
Who are the saboteurs for God's sake?

From dollar/naira and now fuel.

Who will save my country.

The handlers of this country seem to have nothing intelligent to contribute.
Problem resolution is zero.
The only thing they know how to do effectively is loot and witch-hunt.

This kontiri tired person,even if you get money, na still wahala

Nigerians are the most complacent people on earth.....nigerians love to suffer in 'peace' ......which kain country be this?? Na wa for APC government o

Nukilia:
When the politicians are done with this country, Nigerians themselves will deal with them.

You cannot be paying workers in NNPC for producing nothing.
These people should all bee fired and the refineries sold to Aramco.

Which Nigerians ? The one making sacrifices for yayah Bello not to be arrested?

Sha una no wan gree get sense abi?
Na hunger and poverty go finally kee una finish.
Idiots

The problem of APC and his senseless supporters is Peter Obi who is a billionaire.
Just mention Obi, all there malfunction priick go stand

this is the problem with 9ja anything can creep up overnight and grab the throats of the people next morning
you can't determine what you might wake up to face in this country, with high cost of pms you still queue for hours to buy it SMH and after buying you are already worried about buying it again with the queue!
yet a deluded guy said 200k in 9ja is better than 2k pound in UK

The economy is poor causing depression, the Government too are busy fueling more depression.

How will people now survive.

How I found my gentle self in this disastrous country is what I don't know

Sad.

Cool

Nukilia:
When the politicians are done with this country, Nigerians themselves will deal with them.

You cannot be paying workers in NNPC for producing nothing.
These people should all bee fired and the refineries sold to Aramco.

Aramco, did they want to buy the refinery?

Subsidy removal...

The juju wey this administration get dey strong o! I no fit lie!

Nigerians need Rehab.

Mental slavery is the worst type of slavery.


Anyway I weep in Swahili 😭😭😭😭😭😭