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| Fuel scarcity hits Lagos |
LAGOS, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Most commuting Nigerians in Lagos were left stranded on Friday at various pickup points as fuel scarcity continues to bite harder.
The fuel scarcity had lingered for a week leaving commuters struggling to board the few vehicles available for commuting, thereby negatively impacting economic and social life. The situation is even more distressing as activities for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration are at their peak.
For instance, the long stretch of Iyana-Oworo down to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and inner roads were partially blocked due to few filling stations dispensing fuel to the long queue of motorists anxiously waiting to buy fuel.
There is also the issue of a hike in transport fares for both intra- and interstate commuting under the guise of fuel scarcity and the volume of people going to different destinations for the Sallah holidays.
The fare from Iyana-Oworo to Berger, formerly between N200 and N300, was increased to N500, while from the popular 7up Bus Stop to Mowe, formerly N300, was increased to between N600 and N700.
Interstate commuting was not left out as transport fares from Lagos to neighbouring towns like Sagamu, and Ijebu-Ode, formerly between N1,500 to N2,000, from Berger was increased to N4,000.
Hafiz Taofeek said the fuel and transport fare situation was taking a toll on preparations for the Sallah celebrations, especially in terms of purchasing food items and moving from one location to the other.
Taofeek appealed to the government to resolve the fuel crisis. — NNN-AGENCIES
