There was acute fuel scarcity in Bauchi metropolis on Tuesday, as majority fuel stations were not dispensing fuel leaving those selling at the black market hiked the price to over N1000 a litre of petrol.
The situation has caused hardship on computers, as many were seen trekking to their various places of destination due to sudden hike in transport fare.
Ahmad and Shehu said before the scarcity, they paid N200 fare but now it’s between N300 to 400.
“Many have resorted to trekking in order to reduce the distance, but the hot weather has not made it easy,” said Shehu.
Major roads had fewer vehicles as the situation had made car owners to park their vehicles until the fuel situation becomes affordable.
However, there was a long queue at a fuel situation dispensing petrol in Bauchi, where it was alleged they hiked the pump price to between N750 and N810 per litre.
A journey that previously cost N150 was hiked to between 200 to 250 by the commercial operators due to the scarcity.
Malam Sabo, a commercial bus driver said he bought fuel at the black market for N1,200 per litre, and he could only make a profit if he increased the transport fare.
