A commercial tricycle (keke) rider has sparked widespread reactions online after sharing a frustrating experience about how rising fuel costs are eating deep into his daily earnings.
In a viral video circulating on social media, the rider revealed that he started his day with ₦5,000 worth of petrol, hoping to make a reasonable profit from his trips. However, at the end of the day, he was left shocked after counting his money and discovering that his total gain was just ₦50.
According to him:
“This morning as I enter road na him I buy fuel 5,000 na him I take dey work for road. Now fuel don finish, make I go buy another one, I dey count money and na 5,050 Naira na him I dey see. The gain now na 50 Naira…”
As of March 26, 2026, the average price of petrol (PMS) in Nigeria stands at around ₦1,051 per litre, though it still varies depending on location and filling station. The steady increase in fuel prices has continued to put pressure on transport operators, many of whom rely on daily profits to survive.
Mixed Reactions Online
The video has triggered a wave of reactions from Nigerians, with many expressing sympathy, while others questioned how such a low profit could occur.
@lason77777 joked: “Ask am welll he don branch where them they sell plate of food 3500.”
@ShadowPulse202 wrote: “The owner will never believe this, if you never experience it you won’t believe.”
@Adedhayyo added: “This people dey chop food like person wey just escape prison oooo.”
@Buddyvic1 reacted emotionally, blaming the country’s political situation and rising hardship.
The incident highlights the growing economic strain many Nigerians face daily, especially those in the transport sector, where operational costs continue to rise faster than income.
Bigger Picture
For many keke riders and other transport workers, fuel is the backbone of their business. When its price spikes, profit margins shrink drastically—sometimes to the point where an entire day’s work yields almost nothing.
This story has once again ignited conversations about inflation, cost of living, and the sustainability of small-scale transport businesses in Nigeria.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
