The scarcity of petrol in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna and other parts of the country is taking a new dimension as marketers have alleged racketeering at the depots.
Besides, the price of the product has gone past N180 per litre, although not the official rate, but largely used by major petrol stations in Abuja, nearly a month ago.
In Lagos, more filling stations have shut down for lack of the product; while consumers are alleging hoarding.
Few stations at other areas in the state were seen selling the product for between N250 and N300.
In Abuja, more stations were shut, especially within the city centre; while some of those on the outskirts, sold for N250/l. Those who sold for N180 had allegedly adjusted their pumps, shortchanging buyers.
In Kano metropolis, most of the fuel stations have been shut for several weeks; while majority of the few ones still operating were charging between N245 and N265 per litre.
Marketers are worried over the situation, asking the government, especially the NNPC Ltd and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to address the situation.
