Fuel Scarcity in Rivers State (Nigeria)

There has been a fuel shortage today since yesterday morning. Due to the lack of petrol in Rivers State, Nigeria, all filling stations have been closed, and several vehicles are still idling on the road without any fuel. As a result, many residents are staying home instead of leaving for their regular jobs.

What we can you offer at this moment when our nation (Nigeria) is going the wrong way?

We all lack petrol in Rivers State, and we have no idea what started the fuel shortage or what caused it. Nigerians want to know why so many gas stations have shut down and what has happened to their fuel. Following the recent gasoline shortage that rocked Port Harcourt and the surrounding area, Rivers people have bemoaned the challenges they have in obtaining fuel to operate their businesses.

Businesses are suffering greatly as a result of the shortage, which is now on its third day. On Monday, marketers and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) ceased distributing petrol throughout the state.

The union said that its decision to cease activities was motivated by the Rivers State Government's refusal to act on its petition to become involved in claims of gasoline tanker extortion and impoundment by security personnel in the state.

Due to this, the price of gasoline at the pump has increased uncontrollably, with major filling stations setting their rates at N250 and N300 per liter, above the N180 pump.

Williams Akporeha, the president of NUPENG, stated that the impoundment of gasoline tankers and suspected extortion by security personnel in the state were the causes of the supply interruption.

The Ada George, Olu Obasanjo, and Ikwere roads in Port Harcourt had their gasoline stations closed when The Guardian visited those neighborhoods yesterday. Long waits in line at the few gas stations that dispense fuel were complained about by commuters and gasoline customers.

The Ada George, Olu Obasanjo, and Ikwere roads in Port Harcourt had their gasoline stations closed when The Guardian visited those neighborhoods yesterday. Long waits in line at the few gas stations that dispense fuel were complained about by commuters and gasoline customers.

The majority of the gas stations on Ikwerre Road, according to businessman Oliver, do not offer the product. The thing that irritates me the most is that they have the product but choose not to sell it, subjecting the people to needless suffering.

Blessing "This gasoline shortage, which is unfortunate and solely affects Port Harcourt, is hurting individuals in addition to the Nigerian economy," added Donald.

The cost of transportation has increased because of transporters.

"Black market vendors charge N400–500 per liter. After racing all over town in search of petrol, I spent N1,600 on four liters of fuel this morning to bring me home.

Commercial driver Harold Dimkpa continued, "In this Nigeria, something urgently has to be done. One faction will choose to go on strike and put everyone through hardship.

Abacha road commuter Mandir Kama stated, "I am a carrier, and I have been looking for fuel since the morning. I got it on the illegal market for N500 per liter. I purchased 10 liters without realizing it was subpar fuel. My fuel pump was changed, and I cleaned my carburetor, but the car still won't start.

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