Petrol Price Hike: 10-Litres Of Fuel Higher Than Our Salaries – Filling Station Workers Lament

Petroleum filling station workers in Nigeria have expressed frustration over their stagnant and inadequate salaries, which have remained unchanged despite multiple increases in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol).

Ibrahim Zango, spokesperson for PSW disclosed this in a recent press conference in Kaduna State.

He noted that Petroleum Station Workers earn between N10,000 and N20,000 per month.

According to him, Petroleum Station Workers are treated like slaves despite their significant role in the Nation’s economy.

He called for recognition and organization under the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers.

“Despite our vital role in the economy, we are treated like slaves. Our salaries are meager, and we face dangers such as toxic environments and fire hazards without adequate healthcare,” he said.

Recall that on Tuesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Retail outlets increased its petrol pump price to N897 and N855 per liter from N617.

This comes after the pump price was increased in June last year to N545 from N238 per liter upon the fuel subsidy removal.