Nigerians are expressing widespread frustration and concern as the price of petrol has surged to an unprecedented ₦855 per liter at Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations, particularly in Lagos.
This sharp increase has exacerbated the ongoing scarcity of the commodity, leaving citizens scrambling for fuel and struggling to cope with the rising cost of living.
The issue has sparked reactions across the country, with many taking to social media to voice their displeasure.
Notably, Nollywood actress and activist, Kate Henshaw, shared a video on her platform, lamenting that her driver discovered the new hike while attempting to purchase fuel.
She highlighted the sudden increase by over ₦200 per liter as particularly alarming.
This current crisis comes several years after the All Progressives Congress (APC), now the ruling party, had criticized the previous administration under President Goodluck Jonathan for setting petrol prices at ₦87 per…