FCT MOTORISTS, COMMUTERS DIVIDED OVER NNPC PETROL DISCOUNT

Motorists and commuters in the Federal Capital Territory have expressed mixed reactions to the petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited filling stations.

While some welcome the opportunity to spend less on fuel, others are questioning how easily they can access the offer and whether it will lead to cheaper transport fares.

The discount offers a saving of ₦66 per litre. However, reports indicate that customers must use the NNPC Fuel App and pay digitally to benefit, rather than receive an automatic reduction when paying directly at the pump.

For motorists who can access the offer, the savings could help reduce their fuel bills. Buying 30 litres, for example, would save a customer ₦1,980.

But the app requirement has drawn complaints from motorists who want the discount applied directly at filling stations. It also raises practical concerns for customers without smartphones, reliable internet access or familiarity with digital payments.

For commuters, the bigger question is whether any savings made by commercial drivers will translate into lower fares. A cheaper fuel purchase does not automatically mean passengers will pay less, particularly when transport operators face other running costs.

The Federal Government has described the initiative as temporary relief, explaining that it does not represent a return to petrol subsidy.

The mixed reactions highlight two measures of the programme’s success: how easily motorists can obtain the discount and whether commuters also feel its benefits.

For residents managing daily transport expenses, the real value of the offer will be the difference it makes to their pockets.