- Fuel prices in Abuja have surged from N897 to N1,030 per litre, while Lagos saw a rise from N885 to N998
- Many Nigerians expressed fear that the rising cost of fuel will exacerbate poverty and worsen living conditions across the country
- TheRadar compiled the reactions from the public below
Nigerians have voiced their frustration over the recent fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), warning that it could deepen poverty levels across the country.
Fuel price hits N1,030/litre in Abuja, N998 in Lagos
The fuel price has surged from N897 to N1,030 per litre in Abuja. Similarly, in Lagos, the price has risen from N885 to N998, leading to long queues at fuel stations.
In response, many citizens have turned to social media to express their concerns and share their grievances regarding the increased cost of living due to the fuel price hike.
An X user (formerly Twitter) said, “Despite the obvious hardship we are facing in this country they still choose to harden it.”
Another X user, Danladi Musa said, “Condition of living in Nigeria has become too excruciating.”
Nigerians express frustration over fuel price hike by NNPCL
TheRadar compiled the reactions from other people below:
“Fuel price has been increased and loan from China has been approved 🤣, I can only laugh because crying is for those that supported this govt and is still supporting them,” Tonia stated.
“Where are we going as people in Nigeria? This is so painful and shameful,” John Okoye mentioned.
“Even the rich will not exempted. Until we start taking things seriously and shun defending thieves we will keep suffering. Good luck,” North Star stated.
“We produce crude oil locally and now refine it locally, so why is the dollar exchange rate still affecting the price if the use of the dollar has been phased out? Or why does the price keep going up? @nnpclimited,” Mustapha Yusuf reacted.
“Hmmmm are you not aware that the crude oil has been sold in advance for 50 years to countries that the federal government collected loans from....and that the loans were received in dollars 💰😭 aren't you aware ????” Aniekan Archibong stated.
“NNPCL values its customers. I appreciate their dedication to customer satisfaction. They are a prominent global company in delivering hardship to their customers. Happy Customer Week, Nigerians! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 ,” Akinsipe Imolewolede shared his thought.
“People praising Dangote refinery thinking the corrupt government is ready to reduce the price of pump fuel. Tinubu is also into oil and gas, so don’t expect any changes rather increase in fuel price. All the marketers are enemies of Nigerians. This is why it’s mafia games,” Sunny expressed.
“Under the man who sponsored protest against 97 patrol is making it over 1000 what a country,” Ben Dozie stated.
“Crude Oil that God blessed us with.....now APC has converted it to a Curse,” Ben Orimiloye stated.
“Why all these increases, does it mean that no one in Nigeria can come out to challenge these people in Govt, why will all CSOs gone silent over all decisions of this govt. Did this govt do juju to everyone not to open their mouth to talk, Nigeria is indeed in trouble, God help,” Lizzy expressed.
“Hurricane Tinubu strikes again,” Agba Voter reacted.
“This not funny at all, of what benefit is the price going up to the masses we don't enjoy anything from the government, thank God say the air we dey breath no be buy them for don collect am with price,” Fancy Inluv lamented.
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