Motorists, commuters, others react to FG’s 30-day petrol discount

Many motorists, commuters, and stakeholders have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s announcement of a 30-day petrol discount at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) filling stations.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele on Thursday announced the discount on petrol prices and subsidy-related issues in Abuja.
Oyedele said the arrangement would run for 30 days, with public transport operators receiving priority nationwide.
Mr Shehu Mohammed, a motorist who resides at Dutse, told NAN that the measure would reduce transportation costs and ease the financial pressure...