“Prices are rising every minute” — A man complains about the ever-increasing prices of cooking gas and food products
AND man expressed frustration over the constant rise in prices of cooking gas and food items, saying the situation has become unbearable for ordinary citizens who are struggling to survive the current economic hardship.
The man shared his concerns in a viral video circulating on social media where he complained about prices allegedly changing within hours.
According to him, he checked the price of cooking gas earlier only to return later to find that the cost had already gone up again.
His comments have since resonated with many Nigerians facing similar challenges inflation and the rising cost of living across the country.
A man complains about the sudden increase in the price of gas
Speaking in pidgin English, a visibly frustrated man asked why the prices of basic goods continue to rise almost daily despite public complaints from citizens.
“No be yesterday I go market go bundle of foodstuff? Things are increasing every minute. For the last three hours, gas was 1450 N per kg. I want to buy now, tell them to just call them and tell them petrol is not increasing to N1550. Until tomorrow e fit do not enter N1600.”
Nigerians are reacting to worsening economic hardship
The man also criticized calls for citizens to remain silent despite the rising cost of living, insisting that many families are struggling to meet basic needs.
“And they say we don’t shout, we don’t talk,“, he added.
The video has sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences of the rising prices of cooking gas, transport and food items.
A similar outcry took place in 2024 when citizens protested against repeated increases in the price of fuel and household goods following economic reforms.
Watch the video below…
“Like I said yesterday, commodity prices are rising every minute in Nigeria. I finished complaining about food at the market yesterday and earlier this morning 1kg of cooking gas was ₦1450. Now, just a few hours later, it has risen again to ₦1550.”
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