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Since November 28, 2022, many Nigerians have experienced a new level of shege regarding fuel scarcity. Fuel shortages have affected over and left millions of Nigerians wasting time in queues. 

To make matters worse, fuel marketers decided to launch the Christmas season with breakfast as fuel prices went up from.

The government has blamed for the scarcity and industry operators have blamed the . But what exactly is anyone doing about the crisis Nigerians are enduring when they should be enjoying the festive season? 

The fuel price slash 

To satisfy private fuel marketers, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) decided to from ₦200 to ₦148 per litre at private depots. Hopefully, with this, marketers won’t be forced to inflate prices, which means consumers can finally buy fuel at affordable prices and stop waiting in long fuel queues.

The 48-hour ultimatum

On December 13, 2022, the Department of State Services (DSS) to the NNPC  — either resolve the fuel scarcity crisis, or those impeding the supply of fuel will face the consequences.  

The ultimatum doesn’t seem to be bearing much fruit so far, as vehicle owners especially in Lagos and Abuja from filling stations.

We can only hope the government can find a long-lasting solution that doesn’t come with threats. Experiencing fuel scarcity is definitely not the best way for Nigerians to spend Detty December.