Motorists in Birnin Kebbi have faced petrol shortages after several filling stations reportedly suspended sales following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) announcement of a ₦66 reduction in pump prices.
A survey in the Kebbi State capital found several stations closed a day after the price cut was announced, limiting access to fuel and disrupting transport across the city.
A filling station manager, who requested anonymity, said his station had petrol in stock but was ordered by its owner to stop selling because the product had been purchased at a higher price. He said selling at the reduced rate could result in losses.
The closures have affected workers and commercial transport operators. Civil servant Aminu Muhammed said some workers stayed home, while commercial drivers parked their vehicles because petrol was both difficult to obtain and expensive.
Operators of kabu-kabu, an informal commercial transport service, also complained about the situation. They alleged that some stations still selling petrol charged as much as ₦1,500 per litre, despite motorists waiting for hours in queues.
The reported closures have left residents struggling to benefit from the announced price reduction, with petrol access remaining limited across parts of Birnin Kebbi.
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