Nigerians speak amid another fuel price hike

Nigerians have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment following the latest fuel pump price increase, despite promises that local refining would reduce the cost of petrol.

A netizen’s comment has gone viral, capturing the sentiment of many who feel betrayed by years of assurances from government officials that a local refinery would lead to more affordable fuel prices.

“For years, Nigerians were repeatedly told that a local refinery would make the cost of petrol cheaper. We now have a local refinery, and the cost isn’t cheaper. It has been months of press releases and media war between NNPC and Dangote. The lack of transparency and accountability in the oil industry is a huge shame,” one netizen remarked.

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The recent hike has pushed petrol prices to a staggering N1,030 per litre at various Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) outlets, creating a wave of online outrage. Many social media users are questioning the government’s handling of the situation and the opaque dealings between NNPC and Dangote Refinery.

Netizens have criticized the conflicting reports and lack of clear communication, with many calling for transparency and better management of the oil sector. Despite the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery, which was supposed to boost local production and reduce reliance on imports, the public has yet to see any significant reduction in fuel prices.

“After all the promises, it feels like nothing has changed. In fact, it’s getting worse,” one Twitter user lamented, echoing the sentiments of others who feel deceived by both the government and the oil companies.

With public outcry continuing to grow, many Nigerians are demanding explanations and immediate action from both the government and key players in the oil industry to address the rising cost of petrol, which has placed additional financial pressure on millions of households across the country.

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Calls for transparency, accountability, and reform are intensifying as the situation unfolds, with citizens increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction.