Residents of Sokoto State are enduring severe hardship due to the ongoing fuel scarcity gripping the state.
This scarcity has made it extremely challenging for businesses to operate and for daily activities to proceed smoothly.
Commuters have reported that most filling stations in the state are closed, claiming they have no fuel to dispense.
Meanwhile, black marketeers are taking advantage of the situation, selling petrol at exorbitant prices ranging from N2,000 to N2,500 per litre across the metropolis.
Numerous residents have expressed their frustration, urging the government to intervene and resolve the situation before it worsens.
They highlighted how the scarcity is already impacting business activities and making life difficult for the populace.
The skyrocketing black market price of petrol, reaching N2,500 per litre, is exacerbating the situation, bringing business and daily activities to a standstill in the metropolis.
In response to the crisis, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) attributed the fuel queues reappearing in Lagos, Abuja, and other states to “logistics issues.”
However, the company assured the public that these issues have been resolved. In a statement released on Thursday evening, NNPC Ltd clarified that the current tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit is due to logistical challenges, but reiterated that the situation has been addressed.
Furthermore, the company emphasized that there would be no change in petroleum product prices and urged Nigerians to refrain from panic buying, assuring the public that there is sufficient supply of products in the country.
