The severe fuel scarcity in the country has gripped Plateau State, leaving residents stranded and frustrated.

Long queues have formed at fuel stations, spilling onto the roads and causing gridlocks in the city.

Our correspondent reports that the scarcity has led to a surge in transportation costs, with commuters, Ruth Joseph, Ugele Samuel and Joseph James lamenting the brunt of the situation.

Some motorists, Ajang James, Moses Samuel and Daniel Sabo have expressed frustration over the situation, citing the economic hardship it has brought upon them.

We had reported earlier that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited finally admitted the company’s significant debt to petrol suppliers, saying it poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply in the country.

There have been reports that a $6 billion debt the NNPCL owes petrol suppliers has worsened petrol scarcity in Nigeria, a perennial feature since the beginning of 2024.

At different times, the NNPCL blamed logistics challenges, and flooding, amongst others for the supply shortages of the essential commodity.