PETROL HITS N1,080, MOTORISTS FACE LONG QUEUES AT IBADAN FUEL STATIONS
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Queues have begun forming again at petrol stations across Ibadan and nearby communities as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, rises to between ₦1,020 and ₦1,080 per litre.
The sudden surge in fuel costs is already affecting transportation within the city, with commuters facing higher fares on several routes.
For example, the fare from Mokola to Ojoo, previously ₦500, has increased to ₦600, while passengers travelling from Dugbe to Moniya now pay around ₦900, up from ₦600. Investigations indicate that these fare adjustments are gradually extending to other routes as transport operators try to manage the rising fuel costs.
Many motorists were seen driving around with jerry cans, searching for petrol as scarcity begins to tighten. Several stations that were dispensing fuel early in the morning had shut their gates by mid-morning, leaving drivers stranded and intensifying queues at stations still selling fuel.
Commercial driver Mr. Sulaiman Adeyemi expressed frustration over the situation, noting that higher fuel prices are making daily operations increasingly difficult.
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“We are the ones blamed for increasing fares, but people don’t see how much we spend on petrol now. When fuel costs over ₦1,000 per litre, we have no choice but to raise fares,” he said.
Similarly, motorist Mrs. Funke Oladipo recounted spending hours driving between stations in search of fuel.
“I have been moving around since morning with my jerry can trying to find fuel. Some stations that opened early have already closed. It’s very frustrating,” she lamented.
Private car owner Mr. Kola Akinyemi warned that continuous fuel price increases would further strain household budgets.
“Everything is becoming more expensive. When fuel prices go up, transport fares rise, and the cost of goods also increases. Ordinary people suffer the most,” he said.
Residents fear that if the situation persists, both transportation costs and the prices of basic commodities may continue to climb across the city.
The adjustments come after global oil prices surged to $84 per barrel, up from below $70 in the days preceding airstrikes involving the United States, Iran, Israel, and other nations.
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