Fuel Price Hike: Lafia Residents Feel the Pinch as Transportation Fares Skyrocket
Residents of Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, are struggling to cope with the rising transportation fares caused by the fuel price hike.
The situation has led to a significant increase in transportation costs, making it difficult for people to meet their daily obligations.
Chaplain Major Chinedu Makodili, Danlami Audu, and Haruna Abdullahi are among those who have expressed their concerns about the high cost of transportation fare in the country.
They have called on the authorities to take concrete measures to address the situation and provide relief to the people.
The rising inflation in the country has also been attributed to the instability in fuel prices, which is affecting local farmers’ ability to transport their produce to the market.
Some passengers have expressed dissatisfaction with the regular increase in transportation fares and have called for the urgent restoration of fuel subsidies to address the surging transportation costs.
The situation has forced many car owners to abandon their vehicles, and most residents now resort to trekking long distances to meet their daily obligations.
The authorities have been urged to take immediate action to address the situation and provide relief to the people.
Key Highlights:
- Fuel price hike leads to rising transportation fares in Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Residents struggle to meet daily obligations due to increased transportation costs
- Calls for authorities to take concrete measures to address the situation
- Rising inflation and instability in fuel prices affect local farmers and transportation
- Passengers demand urgent restoration of fuel subsidies to address surging transportation costs