Rivers Residents Lament Soaring Prices of Commodities (Video)
Last update: March 24, 2026
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Rising fuel costs push families to the brink as transport fares soar and small businesses struggle to survive.
The ongoing fuel crisis continues to take a devastating toll on households and businesses across the nation.
As the cost of petroleum products rise, families are being forced to make tough choices, which includes cutting back on basic necessities just to survive.
CBI news Correspondent gathered reactions from Port Harcourt residents who paint a grim picture of daily life under the weight of the hike.
From the homes of the middle class to the streets where the economy moves on three wheels, the message is the same, Jackson - Lekan-Ojo, a public affairs analyst said life is becoming unbearable.
The ripple effect of this development is palpable including rising Transportation costs, forcing commuters to trek long distances, while market prices have followed suit.
Small business owners say they are being squeezed from all sides.
With no work available for many, the transport sector is overcrowded, yet operators say they can barely make a living.
Calls for the government to revitalize local refineries are growing louder, with citizens arguing that the solution lies not in importing fuel, but in processing it at home.
As calls for decisive action intensify, families continue to bear the brunt of a crisis that shows no sign of easing.
