The federal government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold at filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the measure at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, saying public transport operators would be prioritised under the scheme.
“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,” Oyedele said.
The minister stressed that the initiative should not be interpreted as a return to the petrol subsidy regime, saying the government would instea...
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BREAKING: FG Offers 30-Day Petrol Discount at NNPC Stations
Source: Leadership News
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