LEAVING KUBWA COSTS MORE

The increase in petrol and other fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East has been taking a toll on commuters in Abuja, particularly in Kubwa.

Every morning, commuters begin their day in batches–there is the 5 to 5:30 a.m set who are persons who work in locations that are far beyond downtown Abuja, or persons who do essential work in hotels, big corporate buildings, hospitals, or the airport. This batch usually receives service from individuals who have a similar job and have a car. Then there are the 6:30 t0 7 a.m crowd made up of teachers, sales and front desk workers in small businesses, as well as artisans of all kinds. Then there is a group who resume to the office from 10:00 a.m. These are the folks who are now directly affected by the pump price hike.

Vehicle owners do not find the situation cheering as they must now spend more to sustain their mobility needs, and also pass the cost to their passengers.

According to Legit.ng, passengers travelling from Kubwa to Wuse now pay about N1,000, up from the previous average of N800. Those commuting from Lugbe to the Central Business District now pay around N800, compared with the earlier range of N500 to N700. Similarly, commuters on the Maraba–Central Business District route reported paying up to N1,000, up from N700-N800 previously. 

This has shown the extent of the impact low-income earners have had to endure since the onset of the war, given Nigeria’s interdependence with oil-refining countries and entities.

Legit.ng stated earlier that: On Thursday, March 12, 2026, pump prices climbed as high as N1,400 per litre in Lagos and N1,550 per litre in Abuja, despite a recent price reduction announced earlier in the week by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. 

Filling stations, especially the NNPC retail stations, have since seen the return of long queues which is an unacceptable situation.

Best wishes to the people of Kubwa, as we pray for a robust system of management for our country and, indeed, everyone living inside Kubwa.