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Presidential Aide Attributes Petrol Price Hike to Geopolitical Tensions

10 reports, 6 independent Updated Sep 15
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Comrade Sunday Asefon, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, stated that the recent increase in the pump price of petrol to approximately N1,400 per liter is due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These tensions, involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, have disrupted the global oil market and pushed crude oil prices higher. Asefon noted that the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas initiative and the Dangote Refinery are helping Nigeria manage the global energy crisis.

From tribuneonlineng.com

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The government argues that the current price pressure should not be attributed solely to the federal government's decision to remove the petrol subsidy. The availability of the Dangote Refinery, which has a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is cited as a factor helping Nigeria avoid a more severe fuel crisis.

From tribuneonlineng.com

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    The country might face increased operational costs due to the high cost of fuel.

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