The current fuel scarcity being experienced in parts of the country has heightened in Zamfara state.
Investigation revealed that the situation which started last week has continued up till today unabated with more filling station under lock and keys.
The few fuel stations that have the commodity, there’s large queue of vehicles and disorderliness thereby forcing motorist spending long hours.
On the price of the fuel, the few fuel stations that sell the commodity are selling it at about one thousand naira per liter and above.
This has crippled transport activities as most motorist abandoned their vehicles while passengers were seen trekking.
Most passengers who spoke to our Reporter in Gusau expressed concern that the situation is biting hard on them.
They also appealed to the authorities concerned to addressed the situation for their socio economic development.
They however expressed the hope with the commitments being exhibited by the government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC, the problem will be overcome soon.
Mujtaba Bello
