Fuel price hike pushing Nigerians to endurance limit – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned President Bola Tinubu that rising fuel and food prices are pushing Nigerians to their limits. Petrol prices have reached as high as N1,470 per litre, according to Punch. The party stated that the increasing fuel price is making life more difficult for Nigerians, with the cost of transportation, food, electricity, education, and other basic needs continuing to rise.

The ADC expressed concern that the economic situation is becoming unsustainable for many Nigerians. Daily Post Nigeria reported that some private schools have increased their fees by 30-40%, which the party attributed to higher costs such as electricity bills, taxes, fuel costs, rent, and staff salaries.

The impact of the fuel price hike is also being felt by persons with disabilities (PWDs), who are facing higher transportation costs. According to Daily Trust, petrol prices have risen to between N1,400 and N1,450 per litre in parts of Abuja and other major cities. PWDs say that they are disproportionately affected as they often rely on paid transportation and cannot easily opt for cheaper alternatives like walking.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, Daily Post Nigeria, Daily Trust — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.