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Soaring fuel prices have hit N1,450 per litre, leaving Nigerian workers struggling with stagnant wages and rising transport costs.

Nigerians are groaning under the weight of soaring fuel prices, a crisis that has pushed the cost of living to an all-time high. From transport fares to food prices, the ripple effect is being felt in every home, yet salaries remain stagnant.

In Enugu, the situation is particularly dire. Obgist reports indicate that petrol now sells for between N1,350 and N1,450 per litre, while diesel is approaching N2,000. For many, these figures are not just statistics; they represent a daily battle for survival.

The pain is most acute for civil servants in the state. Despite the government announcing an N80,000 minimum wage, there is confusion over its implementation. Higher-level officers feel neglected, receiving only a marginal increase while their purchasing power dwindles. Consequently, many workers and students have resorted to riding in open trucks just to afford the commute.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sounded a loud alarm. Following multiple price hikes by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in March alone, the labour body is demanding immediate government intervention to prevent total economic collapse.

For the average citizen, the math simply does not add up anymore. Chinedu Ike, a commercial driver, lamented that he spends over N50,000 on fuel before his business day even begins.

Civil servants living within Enugu East LG in Enugu spends above N2000 naira daily on transportation, as investigated.

In Abuja, the story is no different. Civil servants living in satellite towns like Mararaba and Suleja are spending the bulk of their income on transportation. One worker revealed that he spends N1,500 daily to get to the office, leaving almost nothing for feeding or savings.

With inflation eroding wages and mental health deteriorating, stakeholders are urging the government to act fast. Without decisive steps, the gains of the current economic policies may be completely lost to widespread hardship.