Lagos is experiencing severe fuel scarcity, leading to long queues and gridlock at filling stations. Prices have surged to N800-N1,000 per liter, with some stations out of stock. The Federal Government has warned hoarders, and LASTMA is managing traffic, while NNPC works to resolve the supply issues.
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling commercial hub, has been hit by a severe fuel scarcity, causing widespread gridlock and long queues at filling stations. Many motorists are struggling to find fuel, with prices soaring to between N800 and N1,000 per liter. Some stations have completely run out of stock, forcing desperate consumers to turn to black market sources.
The fuel shortage is not just a Lagos phenomenon; it has also affected several northern states, exacerbating transportation costs and adding strain to daily life. The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has issued stern warnings to filling stations hoarding fuel, threatening to revoke their licenses.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has blamed the scarcity on disruptions in fuel supply caused by issues in vessel discharge operations and flooding on key transportation routes. The NNPC has assured the public that efforts are underway to resolve the situation.
To manage the ensuing chaos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed additional officers to control traffic around fuel stations, urging motorists not to block roads and worsen the congestion.
