From what I’ve seen and heard, shutting down the Port Harcourt refinery, even for just a month, can mess things up for businesses across Nigeria. For small businesses especially—like taxi drivers, delivery people, or anyone who depends on fuel—it can mean higher costs because if fuel gets scarce, prices go up. I remember last time there was a supply hiccup, my uncle’s store started having trouble getting deliveries on time, and stuff from suppliers cost more.

Larger businesses also feel it, especially if they need diesel generators for power or transport a lot of goods. It’s annoying because companies have to spend extra money just to keep things running, and sometimes they pass those extra costs down to regular people, which sucks. Plus, the economic uncertainty makes investors nervous, as they want stability—not surprise shutdowns. I just wish NNPC would make the whole refinery thing less dramatic, so everyone could focus on their business without worrying if the fuel will run out.