“My gain na just ₦50” – Keke rider laments rising fuel cost after day’s work
A commercial tricycle (keke) rider has stirred reactions online after sharing his frustration over the rising cost of fuel and its impact on his daily earnings.
In a video making rounds on social media, the rider explained that he started his day’s work with ₦5,000 worth of fuel, only to realize at the end of the day that his total gain was just ₦50.
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As of March 26, 2026, fuel prices in Nigeria vary significantly by region and fuel station, but the average price for petrol (PMS) is approximately ₦1,051.47 per litre.
His words …
“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…”
Netizens’ reactions below …
@lason77777 said: “Ask am welll he don branch where them they sell plate of food 3500″
@ShadowPulse202 remarked: “The owner will never believe this, if you never experience it you won’t believe”
@Adedhayyo wrote: “This people dey chop food like person wey just escape prison oooo”
@Buddyvic1 said: “And some nitw!t go still come online and say vote for APC. Chai e be like say nah ayilala go later they judge everyone for this country at last.
Watch video below …
Keke rider left in shock after spending ₦5,000 on fuel, worked all day, and ended up with just ₦50 profit 😔pic.twitter.com/wiZaBWhm7c
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) March 25, 2026