- A Nigerian man took to social media to rant after he bought fuel at N1,000 per liter from a petrol station on Monday
- Many petrol stations are closed across the country as petrol tanker drivers downed their tools on Monday to protest rising operating costs
- The result of the strike was a return to fuel queues and the few petrol stations opening sales at exorbitant prices
The Gasoline tanker drivers strike resulted in fuel queues and the few available petrol stations selling fuel at higher than normal prices.
A Nigerian in X, Dr Donald Aniekwe, ranted on social media after he bought fuel at N1,000 per liter in Enugu on Monday, February 19.
Source: UGC
A shocked one Donald exclaimed to X:
“It’s happened! I just bought 1000/ltr fuel.”
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He shared a photo from the petrol station where he made the purchase to support his claim, adding that he bought it from ChristNeky NG Ltd.
His tweet left many shocked and in disbelief.
Before Monday, traders of petroleum products in the country had threatened to work suspension and he apparently followed through on their threat.
See Donald’s tweet below:
Nigerians are moaning about the increase in the price of fuel
@fabolousmezu said:
“I almost thought there was an inhaler under the screen, . . . I wanted to say E choke die, both in fuel and in life in general.”
@Ralphdani said:
“N8000 for 8 liters.
“When we are ready, we will take to the streets and change the course of this country.”
@hrh_nas said:
“The deliberate attempt to turn the world against this government will not be tolerated. We must join hands and manage our suffering for a little while longer until it gets better. I am sure Baba is working tirelessly as he does not sleep until 2 morning.”
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@lifemademe said:
“I had to make sure my mom had solar before I left. The only issue was how well the mechanics can maintain it in case it gets damaged. But so far she doesn’t care if there’s a nepa or not.”
@Therealchibiky said:
“Biko name of the filling station, I am Enugu too and I bought 680 while my friend bought 660 at bovas new market.”
@efe_edwards said:
“That’s about N1,700 here. So they make you all buy fuel at the western world price without the revenue or benefits of the western world?”
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