President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to appreciate the fact that fuel price in the country is still lower compared to what is being experienced in Kenya and several other African nations.
He made this known on Friday during his visit to Bayelsa State, where he commissioned several projects. The projects include a 60-megawatt gas turbine plant at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government Area, the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road, and a 2.9km dual-carriageway in Yenagoa, the state capital.
While speaking at the event, Tinubu said, ‘’It is very important that we are honest with our people. Yes, I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel price is biting hard, but look around, let us thank God together, that you are better off.’
He further added, “Listen to them in Kenya and other African countries and what they are going through. We will not look back. We will continue to fine way to ameliorate the sufferings of the vulnerable,”
Meanwhile, the recent rise in global fuel prices has been linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which caused disruption after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key water route used for shipping fuel around the world.
Iran later agreed to temporarily lift the restriction following a two-week ceasefire deal reached with the United States.
The war reportedly started on February 28, 2026.
