Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed widespread fuel shortages on Monday, with long queues forming at filling stations across the city.

Motorists spent hours waiting to purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), highlighting the strain caused by the scarcity of this essential commodity.

According to reports, the queues began forming as early as 6 am, despite filling stations opening their doors to sell petroleum products.

The persistence of these queues has left residents frustrated and demanding urgent intervention from the federal government.

“The federal government’s intervention is urgently needed,” remarked one FCT resident, reflecting the sentiment shared by many affected by the fuel scarcity.

Motorists expressed dismay over the situation, particularly in light of recent subsidy removals which were expected to alleviate such shortages.

“The persistent fuel queues in FCT are uncalled for after subsidy removal,” voiced one frustrated driver.

Several motorists recounted how the shortage has exacerbated over the past week, with many filling stations ceasing to sell petroleum products while demand continued to rise.

This has resulted in increased waiting times and frustration among those reliant on fuel for their daily activities.

Calls have intensified for immediate government action to address the crisis and ensure consistent availability of PMS across the capital.

Residents are hopeful that swift measures will be taken to alleviate their plight and restore normalcy to fuel distribution in Abuja.

The situation underscores the critical need for effective management of Nigeria’s fuel supply chain to prevent disruptions that impact daily life for its citizens.