Refinery owners urge FG to curb fuel imports, back local refineries

The Punch | 03-09-2026 12:53pm |

Refinery owners in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to reduce fuel imports and support local refining capacity. They cited operational challenges and proposed a new crude pricing framework to enhance the viability of domestic refineries. The group emphasized that strengthening local refining would improve energy security and reduce foreign exchange pressure.

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