The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) blamed “systemic” issues, the unavailability and the ever-rising cost of aviation fuel, JetA1, among crises plaguing airlines.
The new price shows a significant increase in pump price from the initial N225 per litre sold in January 2021.
Another commuter, Adeyinka Akinwumi, said she paid between N300 and N500 from Masaka to Wuse, which usually cost N150.
Since he assumed office in 2015, Mr Buhari has spent over 200 days in London, treating undisclosed ailments.
The government said the incident contravened public safety rules and the state police commissioner has ordered the arrest of culprits involved.
“My intent was just to show appreciation to my guests for turning up at my event at these hard times.”
The scarcity, sparked by importation of adulterated petrol into the country, has lingered for over four weeks despite assurances from the government to correct the anomaly.
As of Thursday evening, NNPC had up to 1.79 billion litres of petrol on the ground, continuing 24-hour loading.
Filling stations on the outskirts of Kano metropolis sold at at N220 per litre and above.
IPMAN urged NUPENG to channel its energy to its members who engage in reckless driving, illegal charges and diversion of petroleum products.
