FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount Sparks Fresh Subsidy Debate

The Federal Government says it will offer a 30-day discount on petrol sold at NNPCL stations, with public transport operators prioritised. It is also negotiating an ex-gantry price ceiling of ₦1,350 per litre to limit sharp changes in pump prices. The government insists the plan is price smoothing, not a return to petrol subsidy. It says refiners and importers could recover shortfalls later when crude oil prices or exchange rates improve. Plans also include more support for CNG transport, cash transfers and a strategic fuel reserve. Fuel marketers want the discounted supply extended beyond NNPCL outlets so consumers nationwide can benefit. Economists and labour leaders have called for transparency on the cost, volumes and safeguards to ensure cheaper fuel translates to lower transport fares. Opposition figures have criticised the intervention as temporary and politically motivated. The main question remains whether the discount will reduce living costs for commuters and households, and what happens when the 30 days end.

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