President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of approximately 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria to cushion the impact of soaring fuel prices on commuters. The directive was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, on Tuesday after a meeting with Tinubu …
Rising global crude oil prices triggered by the escalating U.S.–Iran war are putting renewed pressure on domestic fuel prices in Nigeria, raising concerns about inflation and the cost of living across the country. Global oil benchmark has surged past the $100 per barrel mark for the first time in years as conflict in the Middle …
Iran has introduced a new pricing tier for its nationally subsidised gasoline in an effort to rein in rising economic pressures, marking the most significant adjustment to the country’s fuel-subsidy system since the 2019 price hike that sparked widespread protests and a violent crackdown. Under the revised system, Iranian motorists can still purchase 60 litres …
By Esther Ososanya Commercial drivers in the Federal Capital Territory are raising the alarm over worsening inconsistencies in fuel prices across filling stations, warning that the rising costs paired with passenger resistance to fare hikes are crippling their daily income and pushing many closer to financial collapse. For the past five days, the capital city …
