Rivers State faces a fuel shortage (Nigeria)
Since this morning, there has been a gasoline scarcity.
All gas stations in Rivers State, Nigeria, have been shut down due to a
scarcity of gasoline, and several vehicles are still idling on the road without
any fuel. As a consequence, many locals are choosing to remain at home rather than
go to their normal employment.
What assistance can you provide at this time, when
Nigeria is heading in the wrong direction?
In Rivers State, there is a severe scarcity of gasoline,
and we don't know what caused it or when it occurred. Nigerians are curious
about the reasons for the closure of so many gas stations and what happened to
their gasoline. People in the Rivers have lamented the difficulties they have
in acquiring fuel to run their businesses in the wake of the recent gasoline
scarcity that shook Port Harcourt and the neighborhood.
As a result of the scarcity, which is already in its
third day, businesses are being severely harmed. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum
and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and marketers stopped delivering gasoline in
the state on Monday.
The union said that the unwillingness of the Rivers
State Government to take action on its petition to become engaged in reports of
gasoline tanker extortion and impoundment by security personnel in the state
was the reason for its decision to stop operations.
This has caused the price of gas to rise uncontrollably,
with major filling stations raising their prices to N250 and N300 per liter
from the current N180 pump.
The blockage of fuel tankers and alleged extortion by
security officers in the state, according to NUPENG president Williams
Akporeha, were to blame for the supply disruption.
When The Guardian visited certain areas yesterday, there
were no petrol stations open on the Ada George, Olu Obasanjo, and Ikwere roads
in Port Harcourt. Commuters and gasoline buyers grumbled about the long lines
at the few gas stations that provide fuel.
When The Guardian visited certain areas yesterday, there
were no petrol stations open on the Ada George, Olu Obasanjo, and Ikwere roads
in Port Harcourt. Commuters and gasoline buyers grumbled about the long lines
at the few gas stations that provide fuel.
Businessman Oliver claims that the majority of the
petrol stations on Ikwerre Road don't sell the item. The fact that they have
the goods but decide not to offer it, putting the people through needless
misery, annoys me the most.
Blessing The awful fuel scarcity, which only affects
Port Harcourt, is harming people in addition to the Nigerian economy, Donald
continued.
Because of carriers, transportation costs have gone up.
Vendors on the black market want N400–500 per liter. I
paid N1,600 this morning to buy four liters of fuel to get me home after
frantically searching the entire town for gas.
Harold Dimkpa, a truck driver, stated, "Something
needs to be done immediately in this Nigeria. One side will decide to strike,
which will be difficult for everyone.
Mandir Kama, a commuter on Abacha Road, said:
"Since the morning, I have been searching for petrol as a carrier. I
bought it for N500 per liter on the black market. Without realizing it, I
bought 10 liters of poor-quality fuel. I replaced my gasoline pump and cleaned
my carburetor, but the problem persists.