Kano State is experiencing a fuel price surge, with a litre selling for between N900 and N950, a significant increase from the previous prices.
This development has led to a 100% hike in commercial tricycle fares within the metropolitan local government areas.
Most filling stations in Kano city have remained closed, while the few operating ones are overwhelmed by long queues of vehicles. The price increase has also led to a thriving black market, with a litre selling for between N1,100 and N1,200, depending on the location.
Commuters are feeling the pinch of the price hike, expressing concern over the sudden increase. Efforts to reach the state Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Gana Girge, were unsuccessful.
The fuel price increase comes on the heels of the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria# nationwide protest, sparking concerns about the government’s response to the economic challenges facing the country.
The situation has left many wondering if the price hike is a response to the protest or a result of market forces. As the situation continues to unfold, commuters are bearing the brunt of the price increase.
