2027: Makinde rejects subsidy, proposes cheaper domestic crude pricing

The Punch | 07-09-2026 04:28pm |

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has rejected the return of fuel subsidies and instead proposed a domestic crude pricing mechanism for Nigerian refineries to reduce petrol costs. He outlined this as part of his 'Reset Nigeria' plan, which aims to address economic challenges. Makinde's proposal suggests selling crude oil to local refineries at a discounted rate to lower the final price of petroleum products.

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