The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress has called on the Federal Government to put an end to the fuel shortages and price hikes in the country.
A statement signed by Presidents of the NLC, Ayuba Wabba and TUC, and Festus Osifo said the fuel shortages, price hikes and avoidable long queues in filling stations are unacceptable and no longer tolerable.
According to the NLC and TUC, the persistent shortages of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise called petrol had led not just to long queues, but to adulteration of the product by unscrupulous elements, exploitation of the consumers and turning fuel stations to traffic menace.
The labour leaders said the Federal Government should put an end to the crippling and pain-inducing fuel shortages and unapproved price hikes of up to 240 naira per litre in the country.
