FG Reduces the Price of Fuel to 125 Per Litre.
The president Muhammadu Buhari led governance has approved the reduction in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the initial price of N145 to N125 per litre following the crash of crude oil in the international market.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, confirmed this reduction in price after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Buhari on Wednesday at the presidential villa, Abuja.
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Last week, Sylva had said that the government was in consultation with relevant stakeholders on the possibility of reducing the price following the crash in crude oil prices in the international market.
The approved price came after a presentation he made to the council.
However, Sylva explained that the drop in crude oil prices has lowered the expected open market price of imported petrol below the official pump price of N145 per liter.
He said and I quote:
“Therefore, Mr. President has approved that Nigerians should benefit from the reduction in the price of PMS which is a direct effect of the crash in global crude oil prices.
“In view of this situation, based on the price modulation template approved in 2015, the Federal Government is directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to reduce the Ex-Coastal and Ex-Depot prices of PMS to reflect current market realities.
“Also, the PPPRA shall subsequently issue a monthly guide to NNPC and marketers on the appropriate pricing regime.
“The agency is further directed to modulate pricing in accordance with prevailing market dynamics and respond appropriately to any further oil market development.
“It is believed that this measure will have a salutary effect on the economy, provide relief to Nigerians and would provide a framework for a sustainable supply of PMS to our country.
“The Ministry of Petroleum Resources will continue to encourage the use of compressed natural gas to complement PMS utilization as a transport fuel.”
In conclusion, we believe this is a great move by the president in making life easier for the masses.
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