Motorists abandon vehicles in Borno as fuel prices surge
A fresh wave of fuel price hikes has forced private motorists to abandon their vehicles and stay off the roads in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The pump price for petrol in the metropolis recently surged from N1,430 to upwards of N1,510 per litre, an economic squeeze that pushed everyday mobility out of reach. Our […]
Fuel price surges have compelled motorists to abandon their vehicles in Maiduguri, Borno State's capital. The cost of petrol has skyrocketed from N1,430 to over N1,510 per litre, making daily commuting unaffordable. Streets that were once teeming with traffic now display significantly fewer cars. Residents attribute the reduction in traffic to the high fuel prices and the challenging economic conditions.
One resident, who parked his car at home, lamented the impact of the fuel price hike on his daily routine. Another resident, Musa Iliya, highlighted the worsening economic climate, stating that the increased fuel cost has left many people distressed and with few alternatives. Modu Ali, a resident, expressed concern over the financial strain, noting that his friends and colleagues are struggling to make ends meet.
Citizens are urgently calling on the federal and state governments to intervene, fearing that the fuel price hike will lead to a chain reaction, increasing transportation fares and the cost of essential food items. Some residents argue for reinstating fuel subsidies as the most viable solution to alleviate the current hardships.
Commercial transportation fares have so far remained unaffected, with Zulum's Metro buses charging N50 and tricycle operators charging around N300 per trip.
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