Nigerian Presidency Defends 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel
The Nigerian Presidency has stated that the 15% import duty on diesel and petrol is not a burden, with the aim of reshaping the country's energy sector and promoting local refining. The move is intended to increase the price of petrol per liter by an estimated 99.72 kobo.
Special Adviser to the President, Sunday Dare, described the approval as a strategic step towards ensuring Nigeria's oil wealth translates into national prosperity.
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