Minister defends NNPC petrol discount, says it’s not return to subsidy
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In his remarks, the minister acknowledged the pressure of rising energy costs on households and businesses, adding that the federal government remained committed to expanding access to affordable energy alternatives and strengthening domestic production.
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has defended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) 30-day petrol discount initiative, saying it is intended to provide temporary relief to Nigerians amid rising global energy costs.
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