Petrol Discount or Subsidy by Another Name? The Federal Government Must Explain
By: Amb. Anderson Osiebe The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold at NNPC Limited filling stations nationwide, with priority reportedly given to public transport operators. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, says the measure is not a return to petrol subsidy, but a temporary…