Rasheed Sule, a tire fixer in Lagos, relies on fuel, stating, "If there isn't any fuel, we won't be able to work. We buy from the black market where a liter costs between 1,000 naira ($0.61) and 1,500 naira." This highlights the struggles of daily life amidst a nationwide fuel crisis.
Nigerian consumers express their frustrations with fuel shortages. One motorist recounted, "I'm supposed to be in the office now... I will spend hours...queueing for fuel...We were just two vehicles to buy fuel and it finished." This reflects the common experience of citizens amidst the ongoing fuel issues.
Omonor Okonkwo, an energy expert, commented on the Dangote refinery, stating, "It's not enough to feed our local refineries. It's not enough to feed Dangote refinery...which is what we are talking about right now," pointing to the inadequacy of local crude supply.
Aliko Dangote himself mentioned the crude supply volatility saying, "If we have 100% Nigeria's crude, yes, fine but we can't wait because sometimes the production is up and down," underlining the challenges faced by the oil industry in Nigeria.
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