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#FuelSubsidy: Angry Nigerians Blast Buhari Over Introduction of N145 Petrol Per Litre

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 12th May, 2016 - tori.ng

More and more Nigerians have gone on social media to express their anger, frustration, pain and sadness over the newly introduced Petrol price of N145.

After Nigeria’s government announced the removal of fuel subsidy and new N145 per Litre for Petrol, the decision has provoked mixed responses.

The latest decision by the government is said to have come at the wrong time. This will bring untold suffering on Nigerians who believe the government wants to kill the masses. The result of the Federal Government's latest move means more suffering for the poor masses.

Already, Nigerians have been groaning over the months about the scarcity of petrol which has caused a drastic rise in the cost of living.

Many complained that the recent move by the government would not only add to the suffering, but will totally leave millions in a desperate means to survive. The rich will care less because they are not directly affected.

Many Nigerians have taken to twitter using the hashtag #WhySubsidyRemoval to air their grievances over the latest announcement. Read below what they are saying: