As the news of the staggering fuel price increase to N617 per liter spread like wildfire across Nigeria, Twitter erupted with a storm of emotions, opinions, and frustrations, with many using the #RenewedShege in mockery of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign mantra, ‘Renewed Hope”.
Many Nigerians felt that the constant rise in fuel prices was a burden too heavy to bear, especially considering the already strained economy and high unemployment rates.
Below are some of the reactions…
Fuel is now 617 naira/liter for everyone except Ogbeni Dipo who relocated back to Nigeria to enjoy Tinubu’s tenure.
He will be getting it at 286 naira/liter.
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) July 18, 2023
The same petrol that was 190 naira per litre two months ago is now 617 naira per litre.
Is this the renewed hope?
— Olúyẹmí Fásípè AICMC (@YemieFash) July 18, 2023
Fuel at 617 naira per litre and dollar hitting 835 naira to 1 USD.
Thank God it’s only Obidients that will suffer it.
— Lidocaine? (@trending_medic) July 18, 2023
830 naira to a dollar and 617 naira per litre Ronu! Renewed Shege Lokan!??
Peter Obi is been thought serious lessons by BATIDIOTS.
25% in FCT Renewed Shege Fuel Subsidy Anambra State NNPC Court of Appeal 25% in Abuja Rufai Ganduje pic.twitter.com/zr8gFZpB35
— Chief Harrison Ufuoma? (@_OfHarrison) July 18, 2023
Increase in fuel price isn't affecting people that supported Tinubu, just we igbos are the ones buying it at 617 naira. Anyways, may this new price of fuel favor me and my family ??
— $ilva ? (@TheSilvapr) July 18, 2023
Weldon Jagaban. Some mischievous Nigerians are crying that you have increased fuel to 617 Naira a liter while you have not even started yet.Baba,you also need to increase VAT&taxes, unleash agbero everywhere so they can cry more. Una go learn #RenewedShege #FuelPrice #NNPC
— EMUOBORSAN (@GracedUp1) July 18, 2023
Fuel at 617 naira will only affect igbos! Those in support of @officialABAT #renewedShege gather here. Yorubas and hausas will pay 268 naira.
— #TinubuIsNotMyPresident (@Naija2Mata) July 18, 2023
