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Petrol Prices Could Hit N1,500 per Litre by December, Oil Marketers Says
Oil marketers have highlighted the uncertainty surrounding Nigeria’s petrol prices, explaining that predicting the future cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is nearly impossible.
Bill Gillis-Harry, President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), shared insights into this in a recent discussion, expressing concerns over rising fuel costs and the challenges within the oil and gas sector.
With growing speculation that petrol prices could soar to N1,500 per litre by December, Gillis-Harry emphasized that price fluctuations in Nigeria’s deregulated oil market make it hard to project any stable figures.
He pointed out that the pressing issue shouldn’t just be the price but rather the country’s energy security and ensuring a steady supply of petroleum products.
“Nothing remains the same,” he remarked, underscoring the constant shifts in the industry.
“We can’t pinpoint a specific figure for December’s fuel prices; instead, we must ensure we have enough stock to maintain our energy security.”
The unpredictability has added pressure to an already strained market, with petrol prices now exceeding N1,030 per litre in several areas nationwide.
The situation has been challenging for Nigerians, who are facing steep costs at the pump.
On October 9, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) raised its pump price in Abuja to N1,030 per litre, up from N897, while other locations saw prices ranging from N1,080 to N1,300 per litre, based on demand and supply in those regions.
In response to the mounting crisis, oil marketers are seeking government intervention to avoid a potential collapse of the petroleum industry.
They recently requested a N100 billion support package from the federal government, aimed at stabilizing operations and mitigating the financial pressures on petroleum businesses.
This request, they argue, is critical to sustain operations, maintain job security, and manage the ever-changing landscape of Nigeria’s oil sector.
Nigerians react as a user claims and shares that the price of rice in Nigeria is already reducing.
“Rice prices are finally dropping, minimum wage can buy a bag now. Step by step, we’re getting there. Nigeria will work in our lifetime.”
It can be noted that rice was sold at ₦85k to ₦90k, however, according to a market survey, the price of rice has dropped to ₦56k to ₦62k.
Nigerians now have a new choice when it comes to making calls and browsing the internet. A new telecom company called LEBARA has launched in the country with a new idea. Instead of the usual airtime system that most networks use, this company is offering something different, subscribers will now buy call minutes and data directly.
What makes this different is that customers will only pay for what they actually use. If you buy 100 minutes, those minutes are yours until you use them up. If you make a call that lasts only 30 seconds, the rest of your time remains, leaving you with 99 minutes and 30 seconds. Nothing is taken away without your knowledge, and every second is accounted for.
The company is rolling out its services with the new 0724 number series, and it already has connections with all the major networks in Nigeria. This means subscribers will be able to call friends, family, and business contacts across MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile and others without any problems. They have also been licensed as a Tier 5 Mobile Virtual Network Operator, which is the highest category approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Company officials explained that the goal is to give Nigerians more freedom, fairness, and transparency. For years, people have raised concerns about airtime being deducted too quickly or without clear explanation. By introducing a minutes-based model, the new operator wants to end that problem once and for all. Subscribers can clearly see what they paid for, how much they have used, and what is left.
Victim of child abuse pleads and urges American billionaire and businessman, Elon Musk, to halt the spread of a link that showcases her abuse on the social media platform, X.
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The victim then expressed anger and disappointment that she is still reminded of her hurtful past and pleaded that Elon stop the link as he is the owner of the platform.
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