Nigeria’s fuel crisis worsens as shortages spread nationwide

Motorists block a road in Abuja, Nigeria

Motorists block a road in Abuja, Nigeria on November 30, 2022 as they search for petrol amid biting shortages across the country. PHOTO | MOHAMMED MOMOH | NMG

Abuja

The scarcity of petroleum products which hit Nigeria in July has worsened, spreading across the 36 states as Nigerians cling to the hope of the $18 billion Dangote Refinery which is expected to begin production by end of December.