Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed deep concern over the persistent hike in petrol prices, stating that the continuous increases have heavily escalated transportation, food, and living costs.
According to market checks across communities like Dei-Dei, Kubwa, and Dutse, petrol now sells between 1,450 and 1,500 Naira per litre at most filing stations in Abuja, up from previous prices of 1,200 to 1,280 Naira.
Commercial drivers and commuters say the upward trend has drastically strained household budgets and daily business operations. Mr. Sunny Peter, a commercial driver in Dei-Dei, explained that transport fares have doubled because fuel now consumes a major share of operational expenses, pushing the Dei-Dei-to-Berger route from 1,000 Naira to as high as 1,500 Naira.
Civil servants and residents echo similar financial distress. Mrs. Adaeze Okoli, a Kubwa resident, noted that a significant portion of her fixed monthly salary is now lost to transportation, leaving little room for food, rent, and family upkeep.
Other residents, including mother-of-six Mrs. Esther Okeke from Dutse, reported that the ripple effect has driven up market prices and overall living expenses. Affected citizens have appealed to the government to stabilize fuel prices and expand public transportation alternatives, such as affordable mass transit buses, to cushion the economic burden.
The Federal Government recently introduced a fleet of Renewed Hope Mass Transit electric buses for civil servants, with an initial 37 units deployed to provide reliable and cost-effective commuting options. Residents hope that wider interventions will ultimately ease the current financial pressure on families across the territory.
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