Long queues of vehicles, commercial buses, tricycles, and motorcycles have reappeared at petrol stations in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.

This resurgence in queues is a result of the ongoing scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the ancient city.

Since Sunday, Ibadan has been grappling with a shortage of PMS, leading to the closure of some petrol stations to potential customers. Vistanaij Media’s correspondent observed this situation while visiting various areas of Ibadan, including Olodo, Monatan, Iyana Church, Iwo Road, Agodi Gate, Mokola, Dugbe, Iyaganku, Bodija, Sango, and Apete.

Most independent marketers’ petrol stations have shut down, while the few that remain open have raised their pump prices. Meanwhile, petrol stations operated by major marketers that have maintained their pump prices are experiencing long queues.

A commercial motorcycle driver, known as Sola, informed Vistanaij Media on Tuesday that the city has been facing a scarcity of PMS since Sunday. 

The scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Ibadan has led to the reappearance of long queues at petrol stations, causing inconvenience for drivers and commuters. Some petrol stations have even increased their pump prices, exacerbating the situation.

According to Sola, a commercial motorcycle driver, the queues have become longer compared to before, and there is uncertainty regarding potential price increases. Previously, customers could quickly fill up their tanks, but now they have to endure lengthy queues. He noted that some petrol stations have raised their prices from N680 to N630.

Adeniyi, a driver in the Iyaganku area, expressed his frustration over the scarcity of commercial buses. It has become increasingly difficult to find available buses, causing delays in reaching destinations.

A tricyclist shared his experience of spending several hours searching for fuel and eventually purchasing it at a rate of N620. The struggle to find fuel has resulted in significant time wasted and increased expenses for transportation.

The scarcity of fuel in Ibadan has created a challenging situation for both drivers and commuters, with long queues, increased prices, and limited availability of commercial transportation options.