In a startling turn of events, commuters across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, found themselves stranded on Tuesday due to an unexpected surge in transport fares. This hike comes on the heels of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) increasing its pump price to an unprecedented N855 per litre.
The fare hikes caught many by surprise, with some commuters lamenting that their transport costs had doubled since the morning. The situation left several people stranded at various bus stops, unable to afford the sudden increase in fare prices.
Amina Yusuf, a clerk working in Garki, recounted her ordeal: “I paid N1,000 to get from Gudu to Garki in the morning. However, by afternoon, the fare had nearly doubled. I was left stranded at the Phototech junction until a colleague helped me out.”
Kingsley Okoye, another commuter, expressed his frustration with the situation, noting the financial strain caused by the fare increases. “The fare from Apo to Gudu jumped from N250 to N400. I had to scramble to find a place to withdraw more cash so I wouldn’t be stuck at work,” he said.
Jennifer Fabian, a resident of Nyanya, also voiced her concerns. “I used to spend N200 to get to the city centre, but after the fuel price increased to N670, my transport cost rose to N600. Now, with this latest hike, it has skyrocketed to N1,200. This increase will affect everything, especially the cost of food, which is already high,” she lamented.
Fabian further urged the government to intervene, highlighting the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s subsidy removal on the economy. “Since the subsidy was removed, the economy has deteriorated. People are already losing their lives due to frustration, and it will only get worse if something isn’t done quickly,” she added.
Ahmed Musa, a trader at Wuse Market, shared similar frustrations, stating that his daily commute costs had doubled. “I now spend N600 just to get to the market, up from N300. I might have to close my shop earlier than usual to save on transport costs. The timing couldn’t be worse, with schools resuming soon, and parents already struggling to pay fees. The government needs to address this urgently,” Musa said.
The sudden increase in fuel prices and the resulting fare hikes have left many Nigerians grappling with rising costs, adding to the already significant economic burdens. As the situation unfolds, the call for government intervention grows louder, with many urging swift action to alleviate the plight of ordinary citizens.
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