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Fuel scarcity hits Abuja, angry resident curse APC

There is currently scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city.


IDOMA VOICE noticed long queue at most of the fuel stations along Nyanya- Mararaba road which have made those who work inside Abuja town to stand for over 2-3 hours before getting vehicle to town Monday morning.

Since last week it was rumoured that there will be fuel increase from N162-N200 per litre .

IDOMA VOICE reporters who moves around Jikwoyi/ Karu axis, there were long queue of vehicles at filling stations such as Mobil, Oando and AA Rano.


Our reporter spoke with some of the people faced with this hardship of standing in a long queue before getting fuel in their car.

Adamu, an okada rider told IDOMA VOICE that it has never been like this. He noted that he been suffering since Saturday just to get fuel for his bike.


When asked if he will still vote for APC in the next general election he said, “GOD FORBID” that this is the worst government he have ever see.

Michael, another motorist said this country will not be good again, noting that things seem to be getting worst on daily basis from Boko Haram to Fulani herdsmen, bandits and now fuel scarcity.

Egwu Emmanuel

Egwu covers tourism and entertainment

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