Fuel Scarcity Worsens in Abuja as NNPC Stations Shut Down Over Logistical Issues, Residents Struggle with Long Queues and High Prices
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory have been left stranded due to fuel shortages following the sudden closure of several Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) retail outlets.
The affected stations, which have been shut for days, were reportedly closed on management orders and are expected to remain shut until next week. The closures, attributed to logistical challenges, have resulted in long queues at the few operational stations, with motorists enduring hours of delays.
During visits to various stations in Lugbe, Airport Road, Zone 3, Lifecamp, and Kubwa, NEWS REVIEW observed that many outlets had no fuel, leaving attendants idle. An NNPC station worker in Garki, speaking anonymously, confirmed, “We’ve been dry for two days now. There is simply no product to sell.”
A Kubwa attendant, Peter, added, “We finished our old stock yesterday. We are expecting supplies tomorrow, but we still have gas available for sale.”
A station manager at NNPC Lifecamp attributed the crisis to “internal adjustments” within NNPCL but assured that supplies should resume within the week. “There’s no cause for alarm,” he said, confirming the official price remains ₦965 per litre.
Although some NNPC mega stations continued selling from old stock, many residents were caught off guard as fuel availability dwindled. Efforts to reach NNPCL spokesperson Femi Soneye for an official statement were unsuccessful, but an internal source cited “logistical issues” as the cause.
Frustrated motorists have resorted to independent marketers, who are selling at higher rates. “I have no choice but to buy from them,” one driver lamented.
As Abuja grapples with the crisis, residents anxiously await a resolution to the fuel shortage.
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