According to a report from Vanguard, Tricycle operators in Kano have staged a protest in response to a sudden surge in fuel prices across the state. On Tuesday, September 3, fuel prices reached an all-time high, sparking the demonstration.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶...CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
NNPC outlets in the state raised their petrol pump prices to N904 per litre, further inflaming tensions.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The protest, driven by the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price hike—reportedly as high as N1,200 at some filling stations—saw hundreds of tricycle operators take to the streets.
The demonstrators gathered around the Dangi bridge, causing a temporary traffic disruption.
Abdulazeez Ibrahim, a frustrated tricyclist, reminisced about the days when petrol was sold for N95 and even reduced to N65 during President Shehu Musa Yar’adua’s tenure.
He lamented that prices in Nigeria only seem to increase, making it harder for people to survive.
As many tricycle operators joined the protest, passengers were left stranded, with some complaining about the steep rise in transport fares. Ramatu Aminu, a passenger, reported paying N300 for a journey that usually costs between N150 and N200.
The situation in Jigawa State is similarly dire, with petrol prices soaring to N1,350 in Dutse.
Motorist Aliyu Katsina shared his frustration after buying fuel for N1,150 in the morning, only to find out that the price had increased by N200 later in the day.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶