A rumour circulating on social media suggests that AA Rano, an oil and gas company, would offer fuel at a low price of 400 naira per liter, unlike other filling stations. This rumour quickly spread like wildfire, capturing the attention of everyone.
However, the management of AA Rano Nigeria recently stepped forward to refute these claims. They clarified that the rumours were false and confirmed that their fuel prices remained at N540 across all their petrol stations.
The issue regarding the petrol price has gathered a lot of reactions from Nigerians. As a result, AA Rano is currently trending on Twitter, with people expressing their thoughts and opinions.
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Netizens react
Nigerians fume on Twitter as they find out at the filling station that it was all a lie.
A netizen even said “We are extremely unhappy with this disheartening information, especially considering the ongoing hardships faced by Nigerians.”
Reactions: Apc data boys are spreading fake news
Netizens are not smiling finding out it was all a lie; let’s have a look at some of the comments:
@nwa042legit:Why do you wait till now before you debunk the news.
@Segun: Sir, don’t mind them, is a lie. I bought fuel at A.A Rano filling station today along BUK road kano at #540/L. I even made video to back it up when one Mr Ali Falalu posted it on his Facebook page that fuel is #400/L at AA Rano nationwide.
@OpeBee:Where are those people saying RANO is selling at N400 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@Musawafahad:Stop spreading fake news. A A Rano filling station along Bill Clinton’s Drive Airport road Abuja ths Morning.
@OyiboChijioke: AA Rano has debunked the fake news flying everywhere
@rilwan_ola0: Apc data boys are spreading fake news that AA Rano is selling fuel 400 naira nationwide .. these people are set of people with questionable characters .. it’s sad
Marketers project N700/litre petrol
In another news, According to recent projections by oil marketers, the petrol price at the pump in Northern Nigeria may exceed N700 per litre starting in July.
Mike Osatuyi, the National Controller of Operations for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, stated that prices in the north could reach N700 and above once independent marketers begin importing products next month.
He further explained that residents in Lagos should expect to pay around N600 per litre, while those outside Lagos could pay around N610. The final price will depend on factors such as the exchange rate, international crude oil prices, and the landing cost of the product.
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