Jos, Sept. 9 2024 (NAN) – Motorists and commuters in Jos have expressed frustration over the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). On Monday, NNPCL raised the pump price from N617 to N897 per litre at its outlets.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!NAN correspondents observed that fuel was being sold between N970 and N1100 per litre at various stations around Jos on Wednesday. Long queues were visible at the NNPCL Mega Station in Dogon Karfe, the NNPCL Station in Mararaba Jamaa, and the Mobil Filling Station in Hwolshe.
Motorist Ruth Hoke criticized the price hike as “the highest level of insensitivity by NNPCL and the Federal Government,” noting that the increase adds to the financial strain on Nigerians already grappling with high costs of goods and services. She expressed concern that the hike would lead to even higher prices for other goods, exacerbating the burden on low-income families.
Tricycle rider Michael Joseph urged the government to consider the impact of such policies on ordinary citizens. He noted that many people now prefer walking over using commercial transport due to the high costs. Joseph also mentioned that those who still rely on tricycles are being forced to request discounts on fares to make ends meet.
Another tricyclist, Felix Longji, reported being surprised by a price increase at the Hwolshe Mobil Filling Station, where petrol prices rose from N670 to N920 per litre. Despite the higher costs, Longji has not yet raised his fares, citing the ongoing hardships faced by many Nigerians.
Commuter Mrs. Damaris Botson called on the Federal Government to ensure the functionality of the country’s refineries, emphasizing that Nigeria’s abundant natural resources should be leveraged to resolve these issues.
The ongoing fuel price increase has intensified public dissatisfaction and highlights the urgent need for effective solutions to the country’s energy challenges.
