{"id":99076,"date":"2026-04-03T15:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=99076"},"modified":"2026-10-21T12:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:11:21","slug":"everywhere-is-dry-because-of-the-fuel-price-increase-businessmen-lament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/everywhere-is-dry-because-of-the-fuel-price-increase-businessmen-lament\/","title":{"rendered":"Everywhere is dry, because of the fuel price increase, businessmen lament"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xa47hga\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nThe rising cost of fuel is hitting small businesses hard! Hear directly from entrepreneurs on how the surge in transportation prices is impacting their daily operations and bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>What was once an affordable trip to the market now comes with a hefty price tag, with costs nearly tripling. This drastic increase makes it incredibly difficult for many to sell their goods and even afford to return home.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of customers and available transportation is a stark reality. From empty streets to struggling businesses, the ripple effect of the fuel price hike is undeniable and has everyone feeling the pinch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rising cost of fuel is hitting small businesses hard! Hear directly from entrepreneurs on how the surge in transportation prices is impacting their daily operations and bottom line. What was once an affordable trip to the market now comes with a hefty price tag, with costs nearly tripling. 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