Frustration grows as NNPCL raises Petrol Price to N967 per Litre

Frustration is mounting across Nigeria following another increase in the price of petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

The state-owned oil company reportedly raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N7 per litre, moving from N960 to N967, marking the second increase within four days.

Filling stations operated by NNPCL in Abuja and surrounding areas have already begun implementing the new price, prompting widespread reactions from motorists and consumers.

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Many Nigerians fear the increase will further worsen the already high cost of living.

Darlington Ebube, a resident of Abuja, expressed frustration over the latest adjustment.

“I don’t even know why they increased it like this. How is it that fuel is now over one thousand naira?” he said.

“It’s going to be hard now because transportation costs will go up, and the general condition of the country will just get worse. The funny thing is, if fuel increases, everything increases.”

Social Media Reactions

The development has also triggered heated discussions across social media, with many Nigerians questioning the reasons behind the sudden price hike.

One user wrote: “Why the sudden inflation, why the sudden cost?”
Another commenter highlighted the impact on households already struggling with rising expenses. With the cost of living already high, any petrol price increase will hit Nigerians hard.”

Some Nigerians directed their criticism toward government policies, arguing that the price increases reflect broader economic management issues.

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“He said he would not make petrol scarce; he never promised it would be cheap,” one user remarked. “I blame the government for all this.”

Others, however, defended the role of the private sector in Nigeria’s fuel supply chain, particularly the Dangote Refinery.

One social media user questioned the criticism directed at the refinery.
“Was our petroleum price low before Dangote? Are you shifting blame to a businessman who has been overcharged with taxes and the high price of crude?”

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Fuel prices in Nigeria often have a direct impact on transportation, food prices, and other goods and services. As a result, many citizens worry that continued increases could worsen economic hardship for millions of households.

With the latest adjustment already taking effect in several cities, Nigerians are closely watching to see whether prices will stabilise or rise further in the coming weeks.