Petrol Hits ₦1,440/L, FCT Drivers Urge FG to Intervene
Petrol prices in Abuja have climbed from about ₦900 per liter in February to as high as ₦1,440. Major outlets now sell between ₦1,364 and ₦1,440 per liter, pushing transport costs up and deepening daily hardship for residents. Many private and commercial vehicle owners have parked their cars because they cannot afford fuel. Commuters, including civil servants, are stranded as remaining drivers hike fares to stay afloat. Drivers and passengers say unpredictable fuel costs make planning impossible. Commercial drivers report halved earnings and rising vehicle maintenance bills, while commuters cut travel or trek long distances to save money. They are calling on the Federal Government to introduce targeted subsidies, expand affordable mass transit, and explore alternative energy options to stabilize transport costs and ease pressure on low-income households.
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