Long queues for fuel have resurfaced in Lagos and Ogun states, as well as some parts of South-Western Nigeria, as thieves have targeted oil pipelines, causing supply disruptions.
While the North remains unaffected mainly, fuel depots in Lagos are experiencing shortages, leading to the reemergence of queues at filling stations.
Queue sightings have been prevalent at various stations, notably along the Oshodi-Ojodu Berger Expressway and sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
These queues have caused congestion on the roads, hindering traffic flow.
The North-West filling station reported the longest queue, offering petrol at N568 per litre. In contrast, others, such as Eterna, NNPCL, TotalEnergies, and Mobil, had shorter lines with prices ranging from N568 to N570 per litre. Conversely, Conoil, Enyo, and Oando stations in Lagos had no fuel to dispense.
A significant contributing factor to the fuel shortage is pipeline vandalism, which has been a recurring issue.
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) officials reported that their satellite depot had not received any product shipments in the past three weeks due to pipeline vandalism.
This situation has the potential to impact not only Lagos but also the broader South-West region.
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