Nigerians are lamenting the price hike, as fuel stations experience massive queue.

Nigerians, especially residents of Plateau State are facing a sharp rise in the cost of fuel as the escalating conflict in the Middle East pushes global oil prices upward.

Although specific prices in the Plateau State capital, Jos, were not immediately available, but the national trend points to a significant spike.

CBI News reports that in several states, the cost of petrol has already breached the 1,000 naira per litre mark, a direct consequence of the instability in the oil-rich Middle East.

Bilya Auwal, a teacher, expressed his concern, stating that if Gulf countries cannot produce oil, it will have a ripple effect on Nigeria's economy.

Meanwhile, businessmen Aliyu Abdullahi and Muhammad Mubasshir noted that the business connections between Nigeria and oil-producing countries would drastically affect fuel prices globally.

Adamu Ibrahim, a driver, and Elisha Musa, a civil servant, described how the issue has affected their daily lives.

They explained how the business connection between Nigeria and the Middle East has influenced the sudden inflation in fuel and other goods.

Justice Christopher, a businessman, also highlighted how the entire situation is affecting the common man.

"As Nigerians, this war really affects us. Something happening in other countries is indirectly affecting our fuel prices, engine oil, and other groceries. Before, we were boarding passengers at N200; now it has shot up to N2,500. It really affects us."

In contrast, Esi Chidi, a businessman, offered a differing opinion, stating that the conflict in the Middle East cannot directly affect Nigeria's economy.

In view of the protests in different northern states by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, Plateau State has so far remained calm with no active protests seen.

Authorities are moving to reassure the public. For a region still healing from years of communal tensions, the priority is to prevent global unrest from igniting local divisions.

Regarding the Shiite protests in Nigeria, Bilya Auwal and Aliyu Abdullahi discussed the connection between the Shiite movement and the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.

In the same vein, Elisha Musa and Justice Christopher stated that such expressions of solidarity are bound to happen, given that the late leader has followers in Nigeria. For his part, Esi Chidi called on fellow Nigerians to focus on solving the country's own internal problems.

However, for most residents, the coming weeks will reveal how much more Nigerians will have to bear if global tensions do not ease.