By Okechukwu Onyinyechi
Residents of Obosi in Anambra State are experiencing a substantial increase in transportation costs following the recent rise in fuel prices, a development ascribed to global disruptions in petroleum distribution occasioned by the ongoing Israeli-Iran conflict.
The upward adjustment of petrol prices has significantly impacted commercial transport operators, particularly tricycle (keke) drivers servicing the Obosi–Eze Iweka route and adjacent areas. According to several operators, prevailing circumstances have necessitated an increase in fares, resulting in a marked decline in passenger patronage.
Mr. John Okeke, a tricycle operator in Obosi, expressed concern over the escalating cost of fuel and alleged unethical practices at certain filling stations. “Some fuel attendants engage in the manipulation of dispensing meters, with the implication that we do not receive commensurate value for payments made. This, in conjunction with the elevated cost of petrol, has rendered our operations increasingly untenable,” he stated.
Mr. Chima Ejiofor, a cyclist, lamented the diminution in daily earnings, noting that fewer commuters possess the willingness or financial capacity to accommodate the increased fares. “In recent times, passenger volume on the roads has declined significantly. Our daily earnings are no longer adequate to provide for our families,” he said. “The prevailing fuel crisis has further aggravated our economic difficulties.”
Concerned residents have urged the government to expeditiously institute measures aimed at alleviating the burden on citizens and stabilising fuel prices.
Okeychukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
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