Frustration is growing in Nigeria as fuel prices reach record highs, with reports emerging that petrol stations are manipulating pump meters to under-dispense fuel. Customers are paying more for less, exacerbating the economic strain as the official petrol price hits ₦1,030 per liter. This has led to widespread public outcry and calls for increased regulatory … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has reportedly suspended the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to independent marketers following a price hike to N855 per litre at its retail outlets nationwide. This decision, made on Tuesday, has exacerbated fuel scarcity, leading to widespread protests and long queues at petrol … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has directed petrol stations to stay open longer to improve the supply and distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Eko Hot Blog reports that the company called on fuel stations to aid availability of the product in view of the current tight situation. Editor’s … Read more
Many petrol stations in Kaduna raise fuel prices soar to ₦1,000 per litre. Motorists and commuters face hardships as they grapple with exorbitant prices and limited transportation options. Commercial operators exploit the situation by raising fares, further burdening residents amidst the fuel crisis. Fresh concerns have arisen as many petrol stations in Kaduna State have … Read more
Scores of petrol stations in Lekki have been sealed by the Lagos State Government. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 19 petrol stations around the Lekki area of the state. The filling stations, EKOHOTBLOG reports, were sealed by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) along Lekki-Epe Expressway in … Read more
No fewer than five petroleum stations and nine pumps have been sealed and penalised by the Department of Petroleum Resources in Enugu State for upscaling their pumps beyond the negligible range of 0.2. The clampdown was during a routine surveillance exercise by the agency within the Enugu metropolis to identify stations that hoard products and … Read more