The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has denied rumours about raising the price of fuel.
This response from NNPC came after reports in the media suggested that the company might raise the price of petrol from the current N617 per litre to somewhere between N720 and N750 in the upcoming weeks.
This rumour caused an uproar on social media as Nigerians lamented how they would survive with any hike in the price of fuel.
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No hike in Fuel price
NNPC stated in their statement that they don’t plan to increase the cost of petrol.
NNPC’s spokesperson, Muhammad Garbadeen, clarified that the company has no intention of raising petrol prices for the third time since they stopped subsidizing petrol on May 29, 2023.
Reactions: Great relief indeed
Let’s have a look at some of the reactions of Nigerians:
@JamesBu32457110:Great relief indeed from this apprehension caused by the wide speculation of intended pump prize increase. Thank you greatly once again for considering the plight of the ordinary people of Nigeria.
@Chiroma_Tola:So you guys are saying even if IPMAN members goes on to increase the pump price at their various filling stations, the NNPC won’t follow suit, is that correct?
@iamnobi:Lmao… Where’s the quality product? Which station sells affordable prices? Abi NNPC had retail stations at every crannies? Una just dey move crazy for this country. Smh
@LsholaSodiq:Good as NNPC is awakening to their role to crash the prices of money mongers who intends to continue shooting up the prices of fuel, it is advisable NNPC have more stations for Nigerians to have access to cheap prices of PMS..
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Survey reveals 62% of Nigerians confident in Tinubu’s ability to move country forward
In another news, A recent survey has sparked controversy on social media after it concluded that 62% of Nigerians are convinced that the country will move forward under President Tinubu’s administration.
The survey was conducted by CMC Connect LLP, Lagos-based public perception consulting and strategic communication firm, in partnership with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR).
It revealed that 62% of Nigerians, as opposed to 38% believe that the country will progress under Tinubu’s administration, despite the current economic hardship.
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