Fuel price: How we’re coping – Commuters
Rising petrol price and increasing transport fares are forcing Nigerians to change how they move around, with workers, parents, traders and other commuters cutting down on journeys, trekking longer distances and combining different means of transportation to reduce daily expenses, findings by Daily Trust have shown. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery had recently raised its gantry […]
The rising cost of petrol in Nigeria has led many commuters to alter their daily travel habits, according to a recent study by Daily Trust. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently increased its petrol prices, causing filling stations to follow suit. As a result, motorists are now paying between N1,395 and N1,460 per litre of petrol in various parts of the country.
Car owners, particularly, are finding it increasingly difficult to use their vehicles due to the high cost of fuel. Some have resorted to using their cars only for essential journeys or parking them altogether, opting instead for public transportation or walking. Lagos residents have reported trekking portions of their commutes to save on transport costs.
A mother of three, Mrs. Abisola Pedro, now uses her car mainly for school runs and only for personal trips on Sundays. Another resident, Rehoboth Caleb, noted that some commuters leave home earlier and walk part of their journey before using public transport for the rest. Workers in Akure, Ondo State, expressed that higher fuel prices and transportation costs are putting pressure on their incomes, forcing them to reduce their spending on food and other household needs.
Civil servant Olusegun Hosea spends about N2,000 daily on transportation, leaving little room for other necessities. He called on the government to prioritize workers' welfare and provide subsidised rates for government-owned transport services.
Written by urgent.news from Daily Trust's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
