Nigerian crude trades above $70 as global tensions bolster prices

Nationaldailyng | 26-02-2026 11:41pm |

Nigeria’s flagship crude grade, Bonny Light, has climbed above $70 per barrel, trading higher than the Federal Government’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85, as escalating geopolitical tensions inject fresh volatility into global oil markets. Latest price data show Bonny Light hovering around $71 per barrel, slightly down by 0.7 percent from $72.3 recorded on Monday.

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