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Nigerian Fuel Hike: Government Cites Market Failure for Intervention
Nigeria's petroleum regulator states it won't fix petrol prices, citing the Petroleum Industry Act's free-market provisions. Intervention is reserved for declared market failure, a condition not yet met. This clarification comes amidst public outcry over escalating fuel costs impacting households and businesses nationwide.
AIT Live·September 20, 2026AI-curated
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, says it does not determine or fix the retail price of petrol under the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA The clarification comes amid growing concerns over the recent increase in pump price of Premium Motor S
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