It was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that most petrol stations in Badagry area, Lagos State still sell petrol at either N87 per litre or above as against the newly approved pump of N86.50.
Contrary to the Federal Government’s directive that the petrol pump price should be N86.50 per litre
The pump price of some of the independent oil marketers that was visited by the NAN still displayed N87 as their pump price per litre.
However, It was also observed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) retail outlet was selling the fuel at N 86 per litre.
Some of the motorists that spoke to NAN said most filling stations lock up during the day but sells at night at their desired price which is always above N100, they urged officials of Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) to check the activities of some of the stations in Badagry and sanction those that refuse to comply with their directive.
Mr Jeff Madubike, a businessman, said
“Most stations in this area only open at night and they sell for N100 per litre or above which is not right.
Also, Mr Ahmed Musa, a commercial motorcyclist (akaOkada rider), said that most stations had fuel in their dumps but they were hoarding the product.
“The government should come to our help in Badagry,’’ he said.
