Fuel queues have resurfaced in several parts of Lagos as scarcity of
petroleum hit Nigeria’s commercial centre.
It was learnt that in some areas of the state, motorists were spotted in
the queues that snaked into the streets. The development caused
gridlock around filling stations.
A litre of the product now sells for between N800-N1,000 in some filling
stations, a move that has resulted in an increase in the cost of
transportation. Some filling stations are not selling the product while black marketers
have taken advantage of the situation to do brisk business.
The situation is not limited to Lagos. Some states in the northern region
have experienced persistent scarcity of the product.