Social Media was buzzing on Tuesday after it emerged that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, was raised from N537 per litre to N617 per litre at some filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in Abuja.
AM Business reported that the Independent oil marketers confirmed the increase in the cost of the commodity, as they stated that any shift in price by NNPCL stations was an indication of a rise in the pump price of PMS.
“This is because NNPCL is still the major importer of petrol into Nigeria currently, though other marketers are gradually importing the commodity. The price this (Tuesday) morning at some NNPCL stations is N617/litre,” the Secretary, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abuja-Suleja, Mohammed Shuaibu, told journalists.
The development has continued to generate various reactions from Nigerians, with the majority expressing their dissatisfaction with the new pump price.
A tweep identified as @Abdularaheed Muh’d tweeted, “You voted because of tribe and religion. Now both you and I are buying fuel at the same price because the only language and religion the fuel attendants understand is Money. I know tomorrow you will still repeat the same mistake because you are a Nigerian anyway!”
Also while reacting, another tweep, @Olaitan, tweeted, “It can be challenging when these factors affect purchasing power.
“Additionally, the disparity between the minimum wage and the salaries of politicians is a valid concern.”
Popular social media influencer, @POOJA, stated in his tweet, “FG must roll out palliatives for the masses as the economy is biting everyone’s balls.
“Fuel prices are hitting the ceiling, the dollar rate is climbing, and the new SAs are not talking and offering solutions.
“Tinubu and his team must ACT IMMEDIATELY.” It will favour me and my family members, IJN.”
Another tweep identified as @Alhaji tweeted, Shebi, you people will go and drag religion and tribalism at fuel stations, or a fellow Yoruba man will sell food cheaper to you because you’re Yoruba?
“Who do you think benefits from the bigotry you propagate? You? You’re very stupid.
“You were here in February having religious and tribal conversations. For some of you, one person was not “Yoruba enough” to be a governor. Those watery and stupid conversations—how have they mattered in the grand scheme of things now?
“The country was in a critical place economically, financially, and with every ally you can think of, and my progressive youths were engaging in pedestrian conversations like tribe and religion.
“As for me, Akanbi for Life. I can’t wait for his re-election in 2027.”
