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Fuel Scarcity Hits Ibadan, Pump Prices Soar to N1,200
Long queues of commercial vehicles, private cars, motorcycles, and tricycles have resurfaced at many petrol stations in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
This development is a direct result of the ongoing shortage of petroleum, commonly referred to as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), that has recently gripped the city.
Our correspondent, who monitored the situation, noted that residents of Ibadan have been facing this fuel scarcity since the previous week.
However, the crisis took a turn for the worse on Monday when several fuel stations shut their gates, further aggravating the situation.
The scarcity has affected several key areas in the city, including Sango, Ijokodo, Apete, Awotan, and Bodija.
Other affected locations include Agodi Gate, Total Garden, Yemetu, and the UI-Secretariat Road. While a few petrol stations remained open in these areas, they had significantly increased their pump prices.
Petrol stations owned by independent marketers are now selling PMS at prices ranging between N950 and N1,200 per liter, depending on the location.
However, stations operated by major marketers, such as those affiliated with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), are selling the product at a much lower price of N580 per liter. Additionally, stations operated by BOVAS have raised their prices from N650 to N670 per liter.
The impact of the fuel shortage has been felt across the city, with some commuters left stranded due to the scarcity of public transportation options.
The scarcity has led to disruptions in daily commuting, as many bus drivers and commercial transport operators struggled to obtain fuel to run their vehicles.
This situation has created further inconvenience for residents trying to navigate the already congested city.
One civil servant, Mr. Adekunle, expressed his frustration with the situation.
“It’s deeply troubling,” he said. “We are now forced to buy fuel at outrageous prices, ranging from N960 to N1,200 depending on the area. This is beyond frustrating; we are tired of this mess.”
The ongoing fuel crisis has not only resulted in long queues but has also caused an economic strain on commuters and transport operators alike.
The unpredictability of fuel prices has left many Ibadan residents worried about how long the situation will persist and the broader implications it may have on their daily lives.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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