Fuel Prices Rise in South East Nigeria Despite Discounts

As of October 20, 2026, transport fares in South East Nigeria have not decreased as promised by President Bola Tinubu, despite a government initiative to reduce fuel prices to N1,350 per litre. Motorists report paying between N1,400 and N1,500 per litre at various Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited stations.

In Anambra State, petrol prices ranged from N1,450 to N1,500 per litre, causing transport fares to rise sharply. Commuters now pay N300 to N400 for routes that previously cost N200, while longer trips have seen fares increase from N1,000 to N2,000.

Transport operators attribute these fare hikes to the rising cost of petrol, which has fluctuated significantly in recent days. A commercial driver, Chukwudi Ezeh, noted that the price of petrol had risen from N1,300 to N1,450 within a week.

Commuters like Ifeoma Obiora have also felt the impact, paying N2,000 for a one-way trip that used to cost N1,500.