NLC Calls for Government Action as Petrol Hits N1,500/Litre
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), led by President Joe Ajaero, has called for urgent government intervention in the petrol market as the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) has surged to N1,500 per litre in states such as Kano, Yobe, Sokoto, Borno, Taraba, and Zamfara. The NLC warned that if international crude oil prices continue to rise, petrol prices could reach N2,000 per litre.
They urged the Federal Government to implement measures to mitigate the impact of these rising prices, including reasonable wage awards for workers and facilitating the sale of crude oil to local refineries in naira. Currently, petrol is reported to be around N1,430 per litre in major cities, with higher prices in less accessible areas.
The NLC's statement emphasizes the need for immediate action to address the economic strain on citizens due to escalating fuel costs.
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