- The incessant increase in fuel prices has been met with disappointment and complaints from Nigerians
- The people expressed how discomforting the new price for fuel is for the majority of the citizens
- Although the situation is a grim one, Nigerians couldn’t help but amuse with their comments, and TheRadar compiled such reactions
The recent fuel hike by the Nigerian authorities has continued to be raised different reactions from Nigerians, who were displeased at the incessant fluctuation in the price of fuel, creating hardship for the commoners in the country.
The fuel price as of Tuesday, September 4, 2024, was increased to ₦855 and ₦918 in different NNPCL stations across the country. In some other petrol stations, fuel was sold above ₦1,000, which made Nigerians lament online the ridiculous increase in the price of fuel, which is considered a daily need for everyone in the country.
Nigerians wonder how the common man will survive in this tight situation of the country, some others blame the government and the corruption in the country.
Nigerians’ reactions to the fuel hike
TheRadar compiled the following reactions from Nigerians about the fuel hike online.
@the_smallie said:
“You fit use fuel go find fuel make you no see fuel.”
“You know the economy's a mess when finding fuel feels like a treasure hunt. Next up: rationing air! Where’s Indiana Jones when you need him?”
“Na to park, leg am back.”
“Money wey person don use enter bus this year alone because of fuel price don reach to buy car.”
“It has happened to me before. If you see queue wey you fit join now na grace.”
“I no fit on generator since 2 days like this and light no dey.”
“The country we live in, Sadly.😳😢”
“Na so they take dey fuel violence 😭😭😭”
“It's like a cruel scavenger hunt where the grand prize is... more searching. Maybe we should start looking for politicians who can fix this mess instead!”
“Nigerians are going through a lot ATM.😩”
“Nah, we did me yesterday; I bought 5k fuel to go and look for fuel as early as 5 am, only to come back at 11 pm without fuel. Haha, I nearly cry.”
“Na why I park since ooo, this my remaining fuel no go waste.”
“Then you go come need fuel to come back from where you go find fuel wey you no see.😭”
“Imagine saying your fuel come finish where you go find fuel .....omo another expense again ….”
“And that lack of fuel can fuel your anger more against the government who fuelled this "fuelessness" by removing fuel subsidy without fuelling the economy against the backslash of such rushed decision...one which shows lack of fuel in their technical-know-how tank✌️”
“Instead use the remaining fuel to fuel your anger towards bad leaders.”
“At official NNPC Rate, full tank for my car is now 63k, it was formally 43K that’s a massive 20,000 increase overnight. This government is slowly dragging us all into poverty. If care is not taken the common man wouldn’t be able to afford basic needs again.”
“The cost of my full tank is now 60k. It was 13k as of May last year.😭😭”
@kunlefataoye:
“Life is hard with BAT. Right from day 1. I remember when he announced the removal of subsidy upon swearing in, I was lucky 2 have filled my car that very morning, but this time, my car is empty. I’m already scratching my head cos times are hard, like really hard. How we take reach him.”
“I filled my Honda pilot tank today with 86000. The last refill was with 67000 naira.”
Dangote refinery sets petrol production targets for September, October
Meanwhile, TheRadar recently wrote about the ongoing plan of Dangote Refinery to deliver 25 million litres of petrol to the local market this September, with plans to ramp up production to 30 million litres daily starting in October 2024. This was disclosed on their official ‘X’ handle on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
The update is significant because of the situation that has worsened in recent weeks due to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) report of a $6 billion debt. Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, gave confidence to Nigerians by assuring them that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will set the price of petrol from his refinery.
He further assured Nigerians that the schedule for petrol supply will be announced after he meets with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
