Most residents have abandoned kerosene and chosen Charcoal as a source of energy in Plateau state.

This development became imperative due to the continuous rise in price of Kerosene in the state.

The price of the produt moved from N200 to N500 per litre within two weeks in Jos while the products are not readily available in most fuel stations across the state.

Further findings revealed that prices of alternative sources of energy have consequently been on steady rise.

Residents queue for kerosene

Charcoal dealers who spoke with Galaxy Television: Chima Steven and Stella Kingsly said the price of a bag of charcoal which use to be N800 is now N2,000, while cooking gas is also on the upward swing.

 The NNPC has however, blamed the situation on the oil marketers refusal to lift the product.

Reports by King Richard