- Commuters still groaning over high tfare despite Petrol Price reduction
- Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reduced their prices, with petrol in Lagos dropping from ₦925 per litre to ₦860. However, many filling stations
- However, many filling stations across the country still sell at nearly ₦1,000 per litre, making it difficult for transporters to lower fares.
Transport fares across Nigeria have remained high despite a recent drop in petrol prices. The Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reduced their prices, with petrol in Lagos dropping from ₦925 per litre to ₦860.
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However, many filling stations across the country still sell at nearly ₦1,000 per litre, making it difficult for transporters to lower fares.
In Kano, transport fares increased significantly after the fuel subsidy removal. While some drivers have reduced fares slightly, many commuters say prices remain high.
The fare from Kano to Abuja, for example, rose from ₦5,500 to ₦9,000 and is now between ₦13,000 and ₦15,000. The trip from Kano to Damaturu also saw an increase from ₦6,000 to ₦10,000, and only a few drivers have reduced their rates by ₦1,000. Drivers argue that fuel prices vary by location, forcing them to adjust fares accordingly.
In Borno, commercial transport fares have not changed because most filling stations in Maiduguri still sell petrol at ₦1,030 to ₦1,040 per litre.
The transport fare from Maiduguri to Kano remains high, with different vehicles charging between ₦9,000 and ₦20,000. The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno says they are hopeful for better days but admit that only a few stations sell at lower prices.
In Abuja, despite the reduction in petrol prices, transport fares have stayed the same. Commuters complain that fares have doubled compared to previous years.
The high cost of vehicle parts, servicing, and maintenance also contributes to transporters’ refusal to lower prices. For example, a fairly used tyre that previously cost between ₦6,000 and ₦8,000 now sells for between ₦18,000 and ₦23,000. Transport fares within Abuja have remained high, with some routes charging nearly double their pre-subsidy removal rates.
In Lagos, transport fares have also not changed despite the drop in fuel prices. Checks at motor parks show that interstate fares remain high. The fare for a Lagos-Ilorin trip remains at ₦13,000, and a Lagos-Ibadan bus ride still costs ₦4,000 instead of the previous ₦2,000. Drivers argue that the reduction in petrol prices is not significant enough to make a difference in transport costs.
In Kaduna, transport fares have slightly decreased for some routes. For example, the fare from Kaduna to Katsina dropped from ₦7,500 to ₦6,000, but commuters say it should be further reduced.
In Benue, commercial drivers say petrol prices are still too high for any meaningful fare reduction. Most transporters in Makurdi buy fuel at ₦995 per litre, making it difficult to lower costs.
In Ilorin, many filling stations still sell petrol between ₦900 and ₦950 per litre, except NNPCL stations that sell at ₦880. A commercial driver in the area noted that even with the slight reduction, it does not significantly impact their expenses.
In Plateau, transport fares have decreased slightly on some long-distance routes. Passengers traveling from Jos to Kano, Sokoto, and Katsina saw fares reduced by ₦1,000, while shorter trips to Kaduna and Zaria dropped by ₦500. However, many drivers believe the reduction in fuel prices is too small to make a real difference. Some passengers acknowledged the reduction but called on the government to do more to bring down fuel costs.
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Overall, many transporters insist that until fuel prices drop significantly and vehicle maintenance costs become more affordable, fares will remain high. Commuters, on the other hand, continue to struggle with the high cost of transportation, which has also affected thecost of living.
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