Ogasabi on 9am News reports that fuel scarcity have resurfaced in Lagos, causing widespread disruption across Nigeria’s commercial hub. Long queues of vehicles have been observed at filling stations, spilling into the streets and causing significant traffic congestion. The situation has led to fuel prices increasing, with some stations selling a litre of petrol for as much as N800 to N1,000.
The fuel scarcity isn’t limited to Lagos alone; other northern states are also experiencing similar challenges. 9am News Nigeria highlights that in response, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has threatened to revoke the licenses of stations hoarding fuel, emphasizing their crackdown on illegal fuel sales.
According to Breaking news from Ogasabi, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) attributed the shortage to issues with vessel discharge operations and flooding of truck routes, which has hampered the movement of petroleum products.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed personnel to manage the resulting traffic chaos, urging drivers to avoid obstructing roads and ensuring that fuel queues do not disrupt other road users.
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