
Fuel Price Hike Looms as Nigeria Ends Naira-for-Crude Deal, Disrupting Supply Chain
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) introduced the naira-for-crude deal with local refineries 5 months ago to ease pressure on foreign exchange and lower prices. When Nigeria officially began selling crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira to local refineries on October 1, 2024, it sparked high expectations for price stability and a more…