Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos, Passengers Stranded

A lot of passengers were stranded at different bus stops in Lagos State, Monday morning, as commercial vehicles were scarce on the road.

The scarcity of vehicles was as a result of the fuel scarcity, which was gradually building up in some parts of Lagos.

Many people were stranded at major bus stops along Ogba-Berger road, among others.

The situation was the same at bus stops around popular Berger as many passengers were already trekking.

According to some commercial drivers, the development was due to the fuel scarcity, particularly the Premium Motor Spirit.

A driver, identified simply as Mr. Babalola, said, “Ha, you people don’t know anything, there is no fuel. We are not the cause.

“They are not selling fuel. Some of them have the fuel in their stations, but they chose not to sell it. The policies of the government affect everybody, don’t blame the drivers. Whatever they do at the top affects the middle and lower classes.”

A passenger said, “I don’t know why they are making life hard for us in this country. Any small thing, the drivers have doubled the price. Our politicians will not address this problem now, they are only interested in the elections”.

Fuel scarcity had been building up in some parts of the country before now. The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, had recently been caught up in some fuel scarcity, with vehicles seen queuing up for fuel since May.