The fuel scarcity gripping Nigeria shows no signs of abating, with many filling stations in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, and other states remaining shut due to their inability to access Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The situation has worsened, affecting both major and independent marketers.
At the few stations where fuel is available, marketers are dispensing a litre at exorbitant prices between N700 and N1,000. This has sparked outrage on social media, with Nigerians calling on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to explain the persistent fuel scarcity.
Operators have revealed that depots in Apapa are not receiving enough supply from the NNPC, leading to a shortage. Despite vessels bringing in imported fuel, the supply is insufficient to meet the country’s needs.
“We can’t do anything when there’s no supply,” one operator lamented. “The supply is not increasing because the importer is incurring too much debt. Everywhere is dry, and even major marketers are affected.”
The high cost of petrol is having a ripple effect, increasing transportation costs and impacting the cost of living. Nigerians are bearing the brunt of the fuel scarcity, with no end in sight.
