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Petrol discount or subsidy?




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The federal government’s decision to offer a 30-day discount on petrol sold through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) stations has triggered debate on the state of subsidy, how the arrangement will work, who will ultimately bear the cost, among others.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the measure in Abuja on Thursday at a press briefing tagged, “Fuel prices and the subsidy question.”

Oyedele said the government would offer a discount on petrol dispensed by NNPCL for an initial 30 days, with public transport operators given priority nationwide.

“We are offering a discount on petrol dispensed by NNPC Limited for the next 30 days in the first instance with priority for public transporters nationwide. It’s not a subsidy; the government is saying we sell to you at a cost,” he said.

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The announcement is coming amid renewed pressure over petrol price and its impact on transport fares, household expenses and business operating costs. This is also against the backdrop of some opposition presidential candidates proposing return of subsidy on petrol and cheaper fuel costs.

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