Kaduna residents have groaned about the exorbitant hike in transport fares due to the scarcity of fuel across the state.
Although he assured Nigerians that urgent step was taken to ensure a quality supply of fuel, the shortage of petrol in the country has worsened as many filling stations have shut their doors to motorists and other buyers across the country.According to the station manager, Mobile Oil, Kaduna Mr Geoffrey Abuba, they have no idea of getting fuel in the next two weeks.
On Tuesday, there were long queues of motorcyclists, cars and other vehicles at Oando filling station located at Kachia road, waiting for fuel. But, Mr Julius Adumogo, said they have no idea when to get fuel supply. Mrs Josephine, a market woman, said where she paid between N100 and N200 for transportation, she now pays between N200 and N400.