Fuel shortage leaves Lagos residents stranded with petrol prices soaring to N1,000 per litre
On Tuesday, in Badagry, Lagos, a scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, led to many residents being stranded as most public transportation in the area came to a halt.
An account by a NAN reporter who observed the situation revealed that numerous commuters, including workers and businesspersons, were waiting in vain at various bus stops due to the lack of available vehicles.
The scarcity resulted in a surge in transport costs, with petrol prices skyrocketing to as high as N1,000 per litre in the area. Consequently, transportation fares spiked from N800 to N1,500 for the route from Badagry to Mile 2.
At bustling bus stations like Aradagun, Mowo, and Agemowo in Badagry, crowds of people were seen struggling to secure seats in the scarce taxis and commercial bus...