Fuel pump prices have risen to as high as N1,060 per litre in parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as several filling stations across the city remained shut while the few dispensing outlets sold the product at significantly higher rates.
Checks by Sunday Independent on Saturday revealed that many filling stations were not selling petrol, forcing motorists to move around the city in search of outlets with available supply.
At the few stations dispensing fuel, petrol sold for between N1,000 and N1,060 per litre, raising concerns among residents and transport operators about a possible further increase in the coming days, with some already speculating that prices could climb to N1,500 per litre if supply challenges persist.
Along the AYA–Nyanya Expressway, motorists were seen scrambling for products at Shema Filling Station, one of the few outlets selling fuel at the time of the visit.
The station, which usually experiences minimal congestion due to its numerous pumps, was crowded with vehicles waiting to purchase petrol.
Across several locations in the city centre and satellite towns, both major and independent filling stations either remained closed or displayed notices indicating that they were out of stock, leaving motorists to rely on the limited stations still dispensing the product.
Some independent marketers were also reported to have adjusted their pump prices above the N1,000 per litre threshold amid uncertainty surrounding supply.
A commercial driver in the city centre said the situation had already begun to affect transport operations, noting that operators might be compelled to increase transport fares if the trend continues.
“The stations that are open are selling above N1,000 per litre, while many others are closed. Drivers have no option but to buy at whatever price is available,” he said.
(Independent)
