The fuel scarcity in Nigeria has been a recurring issue, with the latest episode causing untold hardship for citizens. Despite the removal of fuel subsidies by the Federal Government, the situation has worsened, with Nigerians struggling to access fuel even at exorbitant prices The APC chieftain, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and address the root cause of the scarcity.
Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council, said while Nigerians were struggling to survive the ongoing economic hardship, inadequate fuel supply should not be added to already tensed situation.
“In recent months, Nigerians have been having it tough getting petroleum products at filling stations across the country. I want to appeal with the president to come to the rescue of Nigerians who are passing through untold hardship due to fuel scarcity.
” Fuel scarcity is now becoming a normal routine of daily lives in Nigeria and which suppose not to be. For the past few weeks now, Nigerians have been sleeping in filing stations across the country in a bid to get fuel for their businesses and vehicles.
“While many of the filing stations do not have the product, those who have it are selling at very exorbitant prices. Nigerians are passing through a lot and that is why the president will have to intervene and put an end to the severe hardship people are passing through”, he said
What caused the current fuel scarcity in Nigeria?
The fuel scarcity in Nigeria can be attributed to several factors, including logistical challenges . The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) cited logistics as a major cause for the recent scarcity, although they claim that all issues have been resolved .
How are citizens coping with the fuel scarcity?
The impact on citizens has been profound, with petrol prices nearing N1000/litre in black markets, significantly affecting daily life and transportation costs. People have been facing long waits at petrol stations, with many stations running out of fuel or hiking prices.
What is the government’s response to the crisis?
The government’s response has included blaming logistics for the scarcity and assuring that the issues are resolved.
