Nigerians struggle with fuel shortages as queues form across major cities
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians were queuing for hours to buy fuel across major cities on Tuesday as the West African nation struggled with its latest fuel shortage, causing more hardship for millions already struggling in an economic crisis.
The fuel shortage has led to an increase in transportation costs in the country where many people rely on public transportation. Authorities blamed the shortage on supply disruptions due to logistical challenges. Queues leading to gas stations stretched up to 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) in some cities including the national capital, Abuja.
Nigeria is one of Africa’s top crude oil producers, but gasoline shortages are commonplace, mostly as a result of frequent strikes and supply disruptions. As on previous occasions, Nigeria’s state oil firm accused fuel companies of exploiting the current situation to maximize profit.
Related articles
Chilling moment masked thug calmly prepares himself before stabbing a stranger with a 10
This is the chilling moment CCTV caught a masked thug calmly preparing himself before he stabbed a s2024-05-01Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 33,729: Ministry
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, April 14,2024-05-01Coverage of China's basic medical insurance stable
The National Healthcare Security Administration said Monday that the coverage of China's basic m2024-05-01Pochettino says Chelsea players behaved like ‘kids’ when squabbling over who took a penalty
LONDON (AP) — An unseemly squabble involving six Chelsea players over who should take a penalty ange2024-05-01Proof you CAN outrun bad genes with just four lifestyle tweaks
People genetically predisposed to a shorter life can live around five years longer if they follow a2024-05-01IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy th2024-05-01
atest comment