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      Oluwaseun Samuel
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      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the Dangote Refinery will sell fuel at market prices, rejecting any below-market pricing. This policy could have detrimental effects on consumers and the broader economy.

       

      Key Concerns:

       

      Increased Costs: Fuel prices are expected to rise, as local production won’t cushion the impact of global market fluctuations.

      Economic Burden: The move undermines efforts to make fuel more affordable, putting additional financial strain on Nigerians.

      Sector Impact: This policy may deter investment and complicate the energy sector’s recovery by failing to address the need for lower, more stable fuel prices.

      Tinubu’s stance on pricing could lead to higher fuel costs and increased economic hardship for consumers, exacerbating existing challenges in Nigeria’s energy sector.

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