Fuel price nears N1,000 per litre in Nigeria as marketers, retailers trade blame
Fuel prices across Nigeria are nearing N1,000 per litre, sparking blame between petroleum marketers and retail fuel station owners. As Nigerians struggle with the rising cost of living, this increase in fuel prices is only adding more pressure. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) increased fuel prices […]
Petrol price stood at N1,214.17 in November 2024 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has published its latest report on fuel prices, showing sharp increases in the average prices of petrol and diesel across Nigeria in November 2024. According to the Petrol Price Watch report, the average price of a litre of petrol rose to N1,214.17 in November 2024 from N648.93 in November […]
Tinubu Leaves the UK for France as Nigerians Express Frustration Over Rising Fuel Prices
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left the United Kingdom for Paris, France, amidst growing frustration in Nigeria over rising fuel prices and worsening economic conditions. The president’s departure, confirmed by Ibrahim Kabir Masari, his Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters, follows more than a week spent in the UK on a working vacation. […]
APC Youth Leader Promises Better Days Ahead After Petrol Price Hike
The National Youth Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sent a message of hope to Nigerians following the recent increase in petrol prices. He took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to assure citizens that “joy is coming.” This statement comes just 24 hours after the price of petrol was raised, leaving […]
SERAP Takes Tinubu to Court Over Illegal Petrol Price Hike and NNPCL Corruption
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu for not reversing the recent hike in petrol prices. The group is asking the court to compel President Tinubu to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to lower the price of petrol from ₦845 to ₦600 per litre. SERAP argues that […]
It Shall Not Be Well With The Wicked – Kenneth Okonkwo Condemns Nigerians Who Opposed Buying Fuel at N140 per Litre in Ojota But Now Pay N1000
Veteran actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has recently expressed his discontent with Nigerians who are now paying N1000 per litre for fuel. He pointed out the irony that these same individuals had once protested against a fuel price increase to N140 per litre back in 2012. During that time, a significant protest took place in […]