Nigeria ranks among the top 10 cheapest petrol selling countries in the world, a policy group has revealed in its latest report.
In its report released on 15 January, the Global Economic Policy Initiative, GEPin, said Nigeria presently ranks number six in the world only behind Venezuela, Sudan, Iran, Kuwait and Algeria.
The group president, Bernard Okri noted that the comparative analysis on global oil prices became necessary following the Yellow Vest movement in France and the recent oil price increment in Zimbabwe.
He explained that oil prices have continually increased in leading economies across the world, crediting President Muhammadu Buahri for stabilizing pump price in Nigeria.
Okri explained that despite the fact that Nigeria is not one of the top ten oil producing countries in the world right now, Nigeria is one of the top ten cheapest selling countries in the world.
“This is coming on the heels of international reports that petrol now sells for an equivalent of N1204 per litre and diesel N1135 in Zimbabwe.
“A massive hike of 240 per cent in the prices of petrol and diesel has gone into effect in Zimbabwe. Petrol was selling for 1.32 dollars (N481) per litre before Sunday’s hike.
In the statement made available to journalists, Okri noted that, “Our research has shown that Nigeria is actually the sixth cheapest place in the world to buy petrol according to a report by Bloomberg.
“A renowned international website, www.globalpetrolprices.com also confirms our standing. I think all Nigerians should proud that the current administration is keeping the price in check and relatively affordable for the average man and woman”.
The report explained that Nigeria’s selling price of N145 (equivalent to $0.41 per litre) and $1.52 per gallon makes it one of the 10 cheapest places in the world to buy gasoline compared to a global average of $1.12 per litre.
“The report pointed to the price cap on petrol set by the federal government as one of the causes of stability in the supply of the product, adding that, Nigeria’s import dependence is caused largely by the “decrepit state of its refineries”.
