President Bola Tinubu’s administration is facing growing unrest as protests emerge across Nigeria over the sharp increase in fuel prices. Nigerians have taken to the streets in various states, expressing their dissatisfaction with the new pump prices, which have reached an unprecedented high of ₦1,200 per litre in some areas.
Reports indicate that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is selling fuel at prices between ₦900 and ₦1,000, depending on the region. The sudden spike in fuel prices, which occurred on Tuesday, September 3, has sparked outrage, with fuel costs rising from about ₦600 to ₦855/litre and even higher in some locations.
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As a result, protests have been recorded in several states, with demonstrators demanding the federal government take immediate action to alleviate the burden. Below is a list of states where protests have been reported:
1. FCT, Abuja
On Monday, September 2, the Coalition of Concerned Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria led a protest in Abuja, bringing attention to the persistent fuel scarcity and price hikes. The protest, aimed at holding the government accountable, saw protesters carrying placards with messages like “We want accountability in the affairs of NNPCL.” The demonstrators called out NNPCL Managing Director Mele Kyari for his role in the fuel scarcity.
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2. Kano
In Kano, hundreds of tricycle operators took to the streets on Tuesday, September 3, to protest the surge in petrol prices, which had reached as high as ₦1,200 at some filling stations. NNPC outlets in the state adjusted their prices to ₦904 per litre, further fueling the outrage. The protesters gathered around Dangi Bridge, causing temporary traffic disruptions.
3. Delta State
On Wednesday, September 4, Warri and Effurun in Delta state witnessed peaceful protests led by commercial tricycle operators. The demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting slogans, called on President Tinubu to reverse the fuel price hike, which had surpassed ₦1,000 per litre. The protesters decried the impact of the high fuel prices on their livelihoods, saying it has made survival increasingly difficult.
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As protests continue to unfold across the nation, pressure mounts on the federal government to address the economic strain brought about by the drastic fuel price hike.
