Nigerians Want Cheaper Fuel, But Hormuz Tensions Dash Hopes
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Many Nigerians are demanding that petrol prices drop back to levels seen before the war in Ukraine. However, renewed fighting near the Strait of Hormuz—a key shipping route for global oil—makes that unlikely. The recent clashes in the region threaten to disrupt crude supplies, keeping global prices high. As a result, Nigeria’s reliance on imported petrol means local pump prices will stay elevated. Experts say the conflict’s impact on oil markets directly contradicts public calls for relief at the pump.