The Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the recent hike in the pump price of petrol by the National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL.
The NNPCL announced an increase in petrol price from N617 per litre to N897 per litre, effective 3rd September. In some petrol stations, it costs up to N1,000.
Speaking to journalists in Minna on Thursday, Abdullahi Ability, the party’s vice-chairman, described the increase as insensitive particularly at a time when many Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities.
Ability lamented that the removal of fuel subsidies has already worsened the situation for the masses and questioned the rationale behind the new price hike.
“How can the government justify the increase in the fuel pump price at a time when the average Nigerian can barely afford basic meals?” he queried.
He called on the federal government to address the economic challenges confronting the nation, instead of imposing further burdens on the citizens with increased fuel prices.
“The fuel price hike is just another blow, pushing already struggling families further into despair,” he added.
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