Fuel scarcity has resurfaced in major cities across Nigeria, causing panic buying and long queues at filling stations. From Lagos to Abuja, residents have reported increasing difficulty in getting petrol, with some stations shutting down entirely.
According to reports, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) issued a statement assuring Nigerians that there is no shortage of petrol in the country, and that the current crisis is caused by logistical issues and distribution delays.
In the statement released today, the NNPC urged citizens to avoid panic buying, warning that such actions would worsen the situation. The company added that it is working closely with marketers and transporters to ensure that fuel reaches all parts of the country within the shortest time possible.
In some parts of Lagos and Ogun State, petrol is now being sold for as high as ₦850 per litre on the black market, with long queues stretching several blocks in areas like Ikorodu, Agege, and Lekki. In Abuja, the situation is slightly better, but many motorists still face delays and rationing.
Citizens have taken to social media to express their frustration, with many blaming poor planning and recurring mismanagement in the petroleum sector.
The fuel situation is coming at a time when Nigerians are already dealing with economic challenges, including rising food prices, electricity issues, and foreign exchange instability.
The federal government is yet to release an official comment, but observers are calling for urgent action before the crisis escalates further.
SOURCE: Youngwrld