The fuel crisis began in early November 2021 when the Nigerian government announced the removal of fuel subsidies with a transportation grant of N5000-a-month to the poorest Nigerians.
Since 04 February 2022, residents in Lagos have reported more-than-usual road traffic driven by fuel scarcity. The lack of fuel has generated long queues at filling stations across Lagos and other cities including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
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