Motorists in Kano state are reeling from skyrocketing petrol prices, with the cost per litre reaching as high as N950.
This crisis comes on the heels of limited fuel supply from the NNPC and a lack of clear communication on when relief might be in sight.
According to reports made available by Peak News Nigeria, it was observed that most of the filling stations in Kano city have also remained shut while the few that were selling the commodity were besieged by a long queue of vehicles.
The few filling stations that were operating, had already jerked up their prices from between N780 per litre and N850 per litre before the anti-hunger protest, to between N900 per litre and N950 per litre.
Black marketers who returned to business recently are also having a field day.
Investigation showed that a litre of fuel at the black market sells for between N1,100 and N1,200 depending on the location where the black marketers are operating.
A cross-section of motorists who spoke to our reporter, expressed concern over the price hike.
