By Abidemi Samuel
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In Ibadan, motorists lament as fuel pump price hits ₦880 per litre. The recent surge in fuel prices has sent shockwaves across Ibadan, with motorists and commercial drivers lamenting the devastating impact on their daily lives. Dauda Tijani, a commercial driver, is one of the many affected by the price hike. “The persistent increase in fuel prices has drastically reduced my daily profits,” Tijani said, his voice laced with desperation. “I can barely feed my household anymore. The situation is becoming unbearable.”
Tijani’s plight is shared by many others in Ibadan, where the fuel pump price has hit a staggering ₦880 per litre. The price hike has led to a chain reaction, affecting various aspects of life in the city.Commercial drivers, who were already struggling to make ends meet, are now forced to increase their fares, which has led to a decline in the number of passengers. This, in turn, has reduced the drivers’ earnings, making it difficult for them to support their families.
“I used to make around ₦5,000 daily, but now I’m lucky if I make ₦2,000,” Tijani said. “The fuel price increase has eaten into my profits, and I’m struggling to make a living.”
The situation is not limited to commercial drivers. Private vehicle owners are also feeling the pinch, as the increased fuel cost has led to a rise in transportation fares and goods prices.
“I’ve had to adjust my budget to accommodate the increased fuel cost,” said Mrs. Adebayo, a mother of three. “But it’s getting difficult to make ends meet. The government needs to intervene and find a solution to this problem.”
The fuel price hike has also affected businesses in Ibadan, with many operators complaining about the increased cost of operations.
“We’re struggling to stay afloat,” said Mr. Olawale, a businessman. “The fuel price increase has increased our operational costs, and we’re finding it difficult to maintain our prices. It’s a challenging time for us.”
As the situation continues to worsen, motorists and residents of Ibadan are calling on the government to intervene and find a solution to the fuel price crisis.
“We urge the government to consider the plight of the common man and find a way to reduce the fuel price,” Tijani said. “We can’t continue like this; it’s becoming unbearable.”