Marketers reveal what may happen if FG bans petrol imports (Legit)

7 May 2025 05:46 pm
Business

The Nigerian government is considering banning the importation of fuel in order to promote local production and reduce the countrys reliance on imported fuel. This move is expected to lower the cost of fuel and stabilize petrol prices in the country. Fuel marketers have expressed their support for the ban stating that it will create opportunities for local refineries and boost the nations economy. However some experts have raised concerns about the capacity of local refineries to meet the countrys fuel demands. The government is currently engaging with stakeholders to develop a sustainable plan for the ban and ensure a smooth transition.

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Link to Original Story: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/energy/1653863-marketers-speak-plans-ban-fuel-imports-petrol-prices-emerge/

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  • 1) With marketers warning of fuel shortages and rising prices if petrol imports are banned, are we truly prepared to depend entirely on local refineries?
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  • 2) Given past fuel crises and policy failures, can we genuinely trust the government to handle a smooth shift from importing petrol without causing any crisis?
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  • 3) If the FG bans petrol imports while local production can't yet meet demand, are we not solving a foreign exchange problem only to create a national fuel crisis?
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