Following a hike in price from N1,150 to N1,300 in Abia, residents have lamented the rising hardship caused by the soaring price.
The impact on transport and prices of commodities worsened the condition of living, leaving many to lament the cost of transportation and commodities.
Uchenna Maduka, a driver with Umumass in Umuahia said, “We (drivers) are suffering it. After buying fuel at this current exorbitant price, we do not cover it.”
Patrick Okeh, a taxi driver said. “I pity commuters. We don’t have any choice but to transfer the cost to the passengers. Not only fuel is costly, but it is also scarce. Where can you find it?” he queried.
Joan Eche, Ngozi Jude and Nwanyinma Ude said they have resorted to making shift arrangements in their offices to enable them to skip some days in the office, otherwise, their current salary may not be enough to transport them to the office in a month.
Traders, particularly foodstuffs sellers said, they must remain in business to feed their families, lamenting they have no choice but to sell as they bought, stating that it is even difficult to sell.
A meet seller, Okezie Ndudim said “Most buyers and most homes now cook without meat. Our sales have dropped and our commodities sometimes decay due to the inability to sell off our purchases.
“What do we do? We have families to feed, and we have high transport costs to pay to get our commodities. What do we do?”
