The ongoing fuel scarcity in Zamfara State has triggered significant economic challenges, severely impacting access to essential commodities and transport services across the region.
Residents are facing distressing circumstances, resorting to extensive walks as financial constraints hinder their ability to afford increased transportation costs.
Investigations conducted by UGAMATV reveal that commercial motorcycle, tricycle, and vehicle operators have doubled their fares in response to the fuel crisis, exacerbating the financial burden on commuters.
In Gusau, the state capital, some filling stations are selling a quarter gallon of fuel for as high as N2,100, leading to widespread inflation in the prices of food items. Consequently, local rice, previously priced at N1550 per plate, has surged to N3,900, causing anguish for both traders and consumers.
At Tudunwada market, meat prices have skyrocketed, with sellers attributing the steep increase to elevated transportation costs. A meat seller, Amodu Mustapha, expressed dismay, noting that prices have more than doubled, rendering basic necessities unaffordable for many.
The plight extends to local markets like Gusau Central, where traders bemoan dwindling sales due to the financial strain on buyers.
The fuel scarcity has unleashed a domino effect, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the economic landscape of Zamfara State, with residents grappling with unprecedented challenges.
