Atiku Insists Production Subsidy Will Protect Refineries, Cut Fuel Costs

THISDAYLIVE | 12-09-2026 02:39am |

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Tinubu Presidency of distorting concerns raised by Dangote Refinery regarding his production subsidy proposal. Atiku argued that the refinery's warning against arbitrary pump-price controls exposes the government's dishonesty. He maintained that his plan would protect refineries and cut fuel costs, and that a private refinery cannot be forced to absorb losses from government-imposed prices.

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