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Unstable Petrol Prices Could Force Marketers Out Of Business – PETROAN
Oil marketers in Nigeria are raising concerns over the instability of petrol prices, warning that the constant fluctuations are threatening the survival of their businesses.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning on Tuesday, the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gilly-Harris, lamented the losses being incurred by retailers due to unpredictable price movements.
He highlighted the ongoing price competition between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as a major factor affecting the market. Dangote Refinery recently reduced its ex-depot price by N65, bringing pump prices at its affiliated stations down to N860 per litre from N925-N930.
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In response, NNPCL also slashed its prices, intensifying competition and further disrupting pricing stability.
Gilly-Harris expressed frustration over the impact of these sudden changes on retailers, noting that businesses are struggling to remain profitable.
“In our consistently weekly reviews, we discovered that the size of loss, and the possibility of most of us getting out of business is glaring at us in the face,” he said.
“We buy products at a price today, and before the close of business, the price has reduced. We thought there should be a mechanism by which prices are analyzed to ensure it doesn’t impact negatively on the industry.”
He explained that while global crude oil prices have seen some reductions, the erratic adjustments in local petrol prices make it difficult for marketers to recover their costs.
“We are fully aware that the international prices of crude oil and other related expenses are also being reduced. But when we invest to buy products at, say, N880 per litre, and the price suddenly drops to N840, N850, N860, or even N870 per litre, it becomes challenging for us to recover our costs,” he stated.
Beyond the price fluctuations, Gilly-Harris also raised concerns about the lack of consultation with industry stakeholders before major pricing decisions are made.
According to him, PETROAN members have the capacity to either import petrol or buy from local refineries, but without a stable pricing structure, it becomes increasingly difficult to operate.
“We have the capacity to import our products. We also have the capacity to buy locally refined products. But we see that prices consistently shift up or down, and there is no clear business consultation on how this should be done,” he said.
He called on regulatory agencies, including the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Consumer Protection Agency, to take urgent steps to address the instability.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, on Thursday visited Bauchi State for a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed amid growing political realignments in the country.
Obi, who is also a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition, arrived at the Bauchi State Government House where he proceeded to a private meeting with the governor at the Presidential Lounge.
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The purpose of the visit was not immediately known as both politicians held discussions behind closed doors.
Details of the meeting remained undisclosed at the time of filing this report.
However, sources within the Government House suggested that the meeting may be connected to recent political developments and possible alignments ahead of future elections, though this could not be independently verified.
Both leaders are expected to brief journalists after the meeting concludes.
Governor Bala Mohammed, who serves as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has recently been at the center of political speculation regarding his party allegiance.
On March 31, he reportedly hinted at a possible political shift during a meeting with a delegation of the African Democratic Congress led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, at the Government House in Bauchi.
However, his political engagements appeared to take a different turn shortly after, as he also hosted the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on April 1 at the same venue.
The latest meeting with Obi has further intensified speculation about ongoing political consultations and possible future alignments among key political actors.
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the Senate for a fresh external borrowing of $516.33 million, in a move that is expected to further raise concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile.
The request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and was read during plenary on Thursday at the National Assembly.
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According to the letter, the proposed loan is to be sourced from Deutsche Bank and will be used to finance a key infrastructure component under the government’s already approved borrowing programme—the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, a major road corridor designed to enhance connectivity across the country.
President Tinubu, in the request, urged the Senate to give the proposal expedited consideration and approval, stressing the importance of the project to national infrastructure development and economic growth.
Following the reading of the letter, Senate President Akpabio referred the request to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, directing the committee to examine the proposal and submit its report within one week.
The latest borrowing request comes amid ongoing national debates over Nigeria’s debt sustainability, as the federal government continues to rely on external loans to fund large-scale infrastructure projects.
A Kaduna State High Court has rejected the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) pending the determination of his trial.
The ruling was delivered by Justice D.H. Khobo, who held that the seriousness of the allegations against the former governor, as well as concerns over possible interference with ongoing investigations, made the grant of bail inappropriate at this stage.
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El-Rufai had approached the court seeking release on bail pending trial over a nine-count charge filed by the Federal Government through the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
He argued that the offences were not capital in nature and that he posed no flight risk, citing his community ties, fixed residences, and willingness to cooperate with investigators.
He also told the court that he voluntarily returned to Nigeria to honour official invitations and challenged the validity of the charges, describing them as defective.
Additionally, he raised health concerns, requesting bail on medical grounds.
However, the prosecution opposed the application, insisting that the alleged offences were serious and economically damaging, with a likelihood that the defendant could interfere with witnesses and ongoing investigations.
In his ruling, Justice Khobo held that the gravity of the charges and the risk of interference outweighed the arguments for bail.
The court also ruled that insufficient medical evidence had been provided to justify release on health grounds.
The judge therefore ordered that El-Rufai remain in ICPC custody and directed that the trial proceed on an accelerated basis, fixing early hearing dates for the case.
The former governor will remain detained as proceedings continue in the high-profile corruption trial.
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