Over the weekend, a video surfaced on Twitter, revealing a Total filling station in Igando, Lagos, allegedly enforcing a peculiar requirement: customers must purchase meat pies before being served fuel. This incident has unfolded amidst the backdrop of a persistent fuel scarcity gripping Nigeria, leaving vehicle owners and commuters in distress. Despite assurances from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, long queues persist at filling stations, causing transport fares to surge and leaving many stranded.
The viral video captured disgruntled customers waiting with jerry cans and vehicles while voicing their frustration at the station's unusual demand. In the footage, an attendant, seemingly unperturbed, engages with the customer recording the video, prompting criticism from onlookers. Social media erupted with condemnation, with users like @Taohnooni on TikTok urging affected consumers to report the incident to appropriate authorities like the ICPC. Meanwhile, @flowfemmy on Twitter criticized the filling station's management, questioning the necessity of coercing customers to purchase non-essential items before accessing fuel.
Amidst the outcry, individuals like Marvis recounted their experiences, alleging that fuel attendants demanded bribes for service. As the controversy unfolds, Total Nigeria is yet to respond to the allegations, leaving many Nigerians demanding accountability and fair treatment in the face of the ongoing fuel crisis.
