2,000 petrol stations in Nigeria's northeast closed due to anti-smuggling operation, leading to fuel shortage and price hikes.
2,000 petrol stations in Nigeria's northeast shut due to anti-smuggling operation. The Nigeria Customs Service impounded trucks and closed outlets, suspecting smuggling to neighboring countries. This led to fuel distribution suspension and price hikes, with black market traders selling petrol for 1,400 naira per litre. IPMAN, the petroleum marketers association, filed a complaint against the Customs Service and closed all filling stations, including NNPC-operated ones.
June 24, 2024
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