Fuel Price Hits ₦1,250: What Abuja Commuters Are Saying (July 2025)

As of July 2025, petrol prices in Abuja have soared to ₦1,250 per litre, leaving drivers, public transport operators, and commuters frustrated and stretched thin.

I used to spend ₦5,000 a week on fuel for my bolt car. Now, it’s over ₦13,000 — and I still carry the same number of passengers.

Bello Hassan, ride-hailing driver in Jabi

The price hike — the latest in a series of increases since fuel subsidies were removed — has sent ripple effects through the city’s already strained economy.

🛵 What Commuters Are Saying:

“I used to spend ₦5,000 a week on fuel for my bolt car. Now, it’s over ₦13,000 — and I still carry the same number of passengers.”
— Bello Hassan, ride-hailing driver in Jabi

“They increased the keke fare from ₦150 to ₦300 overnight. I can’t blame them, but I still have to get to work every day.”
— Blessing Eze (name withheld), secretary in Wuse Zone 3

“I’ve started trekking short distances again. There’s no way I can be paying this new fare every day.”
— Ibrahim Mohammed, student in Gwagwalada

📈 A Chain Reaction

• Public transport fares across Abuja have gone up by 30–60% in the last week

• Food vendors report higher costs from suppliers due to diesel and petrol hike

• Generator-dependent businesses are reducing hours to conserve fuel

  
  

🚨 What's Next?

Many residents fear another price increase in the coming weeks, with no relief in sight. There’s growing pressure on government to reintroduce palliative measures or tax breaks for low-income earners.

✅ FAQs

Q: What is the current fuel price in Abuja (July 2025)?
A: Petrol currently sells for ₦1,250 per litre at most major filling stations.

Q: Why did fuel price increase again in 2025?
A: Ongoing global oil price volatility, forex instability, and full subsidy removal policies.