'It’ll exacerbate hardship' -- reps minority caucus says petrol price hike insensitive

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'It’ll exacerbate hardship' -- reps minority caucus says petrol price hike insensitive
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The minority caucus in the house of representatives has asked the federal government to immediately reverse the latest hike in the petrol pump price.

September 5, 2024 12:25 pmhas asked the federal government to immediately reverse the latest hike in the petrol pump price.

The price of the product was increased at petrol stations across the country, ranging from N855 per litre to over N1,000.Chinda said the hike is “grossly insensitive” to the harsh economic conditions currently being experienced by Nigerians. “This unilateral action disregards the principles of transparency, accountability, and fairness, which should guide decisions affecting the lives of the citizenry.

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