Just In: Nigerians Smiles as FG Reduces Fuel Price Again [See New Price]
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jun 01, 2020
In order to reduce the stress of COVID-19 pandemic on the lively hood of many Nigerians, the Federal government had announced a new fuel price band of N121.50 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.
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The PPPRA, which is an agency of the Federal Government, disclosed this in a circular to fuel marketers dated May 31, 2020, which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday.
The sharp drop in crude oil prices on the back of the spread of coronavirus saw the landing cost of petrol hitting a record low in March, wiping off subsidy on the product.
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The pump price of petrol, which is still being regulated by the Federal Government, was reduced to N125 per litre from N145 per litre on March 18, 2020, effective March 19.
The PPPRA further announced on March 31 a price band of N123.50 to N125 per litre, effective April 1.
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Naija News recalls that the main opposition party at several times appealed to the federal government to reduce fuel price to 60 naira per litre.
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