Long queues have once again surfaced at filling stations in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, IgbereTV reports
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) had last week threatened to suspend the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol from depots in the state over allegations of harassment by security agents.
It would appear the petroleum marketers have made good their threat as queues have been observed at different petrol stations in the state capital and its suburbs.
Driving through Port Harcourt, a casual observer would be inundated either by closed petrol stations, or queues building up at opened stations. You would be forgiven for asking what is going on.
Some of the customers who spoke to IgbereTV not only lamented the long times spent before purchasing the product but also the attendant hike in the price of the product.
A disgruntled customer who gave his name simply as Ebere said the increase in price has translated into an increase in the cost of transportation as well
