Nigeria’s petrol crisis has entered another episode of “Who Can Survive This Economy?” as Petrol Price climb to ₦1,500 per litre in parts of the country, prompting the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to demand urgent Federal Government intervention. With transport costs rising and household budgets shrinking, Nigerian workers are now watching their salaries disappear faster than a politician’s promise after election season.
The NLC, led by Joe Ajaero, has called for wage awards, crude oil sales to local refineries in naira, and expanded national petroleum storage capacity. The union’s demands came as petrol prices reached about ₦1,430 per litre in some major cities and ₦1,500 or more in several states. The development has raised fresh concerns about the cost of living and the government’s handling of the deregulated petrol market.
Petrol Price Climbs, Workers’ Wallets Begin Emergency Meeting
According to reports monitored by OGM News NG, petrol has been selling for as much as ₦1,500 per litre in Kano, Yobe, Sokoto, Borno, Taraba and Zamfara. In Damaturu, Yobe State, residents reportedly paid between ₦1,500 and ₦1,520 per litre, while prices in other locations also continued to rise.
In Rivers State, including Port Harcourt, petrol prices were reported at around ₦1,400 per litre at some filling stations, with one NNPC station selling at ₦1,385. Meanwhile, reports from other states showed varying prices, proving once again that the same petrol can wear different price tags depending on the road it travels.
For ordinary Nigerians, the situation is more than a number on a filling-station pump. When transport operators pay more for fuel, commuters may face higher fares, while businesses that depend on transportation struggle with rising operating costs. The NLC warned that the pressure could spread to food, rent, school fees and other essential services.
Petrol Price Rises Again, Wallets Begin Practising Their Disappearing Act
In a statement titled “Save the Situation Now,” NLC President Joe Ajaero called on the Federal Government to introduce measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices. The union requested reasonable wage awards for workers, sufficient crude oil supply to local refineries in naira and expanded national storage capacity to prepare for energy emergencies.
The NLC argued that Nigeria, as an oil-producing country with local refining capacity, should have some protection against international oil-market shocks. It also said emergency government intervention, including subsidies for citizens’ needs, should not be ruled out during difficult times.
The union linked the latest increase partly to renewed conflict in the Gulf and expressed concern about the continued exposure of Nigerian fuel prices to global market pressures. It further questioned why some local refineries reportedly import crude despite Nigeria’s oil-producing status.
The NLC has urged the Federal Government to act quickly rather than allow the burden to fall entirely on workers and households. As Nigerians await possible measures, the petrol pump remains the most consistent source of suspense in the country’s economic drama. Watch out for future updates on this developing story from OGM News NG.
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