'Why can't Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, Saudi Arabia, others' – Atiku questions Tinubu

Author: Ogaga AriemuPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
'Why can't Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, Saudi Arabia, others' – Atiku questions Tinubu

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, questioned why petrol prices in Nigeria are around N1,400 per litre, while countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sell it for much lower prices. He pointed out that despite a minimum wage of N70,000, Nigerians are facing rising transport and food costs. Atiku criticized the government for failing to leverage the country's natural resources to ease the energy burden on its citizens.

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