Motorists, others groan as Petrol Scarcity bites, spreads

Fuel Queues have resurfaced in Lagos as many Filling Stations ran out of Stock, leading to closures and long lines at the few Stations still dispensing Fuel.

Checks in Lagos revealed that most Filling Stations along Ikorodu Road were not selling.

However, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and NIPCO at Fadeyi Bus-Stop on same Road had long Queues.

In other Areas like Bank Anthony, only Total, Northwest, and NNPCL Stations were open, each with long Queues, while the Mobil Station at Salami Shaibu in Somolu Metropolis, closed due to chaotic scenes caused by Commercial Vehicles.

Illegal Fuel Hawkers were spotted along Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Gbagada, and Ogba, taking advantage of the situation.

Speaking under anonymity, some Marketers attributed the Supply difficulties to the inability of NNPC Limited to pay Importers since March.

They alleged that NNPCL, being the Sole Importer, was responsible for the scarcity.

Motorists and Commuters expressed frustration over the Fuel shortage, which has led to long Queues and a significant increase in Transport fares across Lagos.

The scarcity had caused persistent Traffic Jams around Fuel Stations on Ikorodu Road and in Ikeja, with Motorists queuing for hours to refuel at the few Stations still dispensing Fuel.

The Queues had been growing since last Wednesday amidst the issue to ease movement of Workers and Residents in Lagos.

Some Petrol Stations that dispensed Fuel sold it at Prices ranging from N618 to N800 per litre, depending on the Area, leading to an increase in Transport Costs.

 

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