Tricycle operators in Kano State took to the streets yesterday in protest against the sudden hike in petrol prices, which have soared to N1,200 per litre in some areas. The protest, which caused significant disruption around the Dangi Bridge, saw hundreds of operators abandoning their routes, leaving many commuters stranded and causing traffic chaos.
The tricycle operators, also known as “Keke Napep” drivers, expressed their deep frustration over the rising cost of fuel, which has severely impacted their ability to earn a living. Many of them recalled a time when petrol was far more affordable, lamenting how the price has steadily increased over the years without any relief in sight. One operator, Abdulazeez Ibrahim, shared his memories of buying petrol for as low as N65 per litre during the late President Yar’adua’s administration, contrasting it with the current situation, which he described as “unbearable.”
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The impact of the price hike is being felt not just by the operators but also by passengers who rely on tricycles for daily transportation. Commuters reported that their usual fares have doubled, with one passenger, Ramatu Aminu, noting that her trip from Gyadi-Gyadi to Hotoro Junction, which used to cost between N150 and N200, now costs N300. The shortage of tricycles on the roads has left many people struggling to find transportation, adding to the growing frustration.
The situation in Kano is mirrored in Jigawa State, where petrol prices have also skyrocketed. In Dutse, the state capital, prices have reached N1,350 per litre, causing alarm among motorists. One driver, Aliyu Katsina, described how he was shocked to find the price had increased by N300 in just a few hours, reflecting the rapid and unpredictable nature of the price changes.
This fuel crisis is indicative of broader economic challenges facing Nigeria, where inflation and currency devaluation have driven up the cost of living. For many in the informal sector, such as tricycle operators, the rising fuel prices are making it increasingly difficult to sustain their livelihoods. As the protests continue, there is growing concern about how long these operators and the general public can endure these hardships. The need for government intervention and a solution to the escalating fuel crisis is becoming more urgent by the day.
Source: Vanguard News
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