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Fuel Price Hike Will Reverse Inflation Gains, LCCI Warns

10 months ago 2 min read
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that a steep price hike would likely trigger widespread price increases, potentially reversing the recent easing in inflation experienced in July and leading to another surge in inflation rates.

The Chamber stated this in a statement seen by THE WHISTLER and maintained that the petrol subsidy is unsustainable.

It noted that with the official price of petrol now at N897 per liter, it is a clear indication that the shortfall between the landing cost and the former price level of N617 charged by NNPC has been reduced.

According to the statement signed by the Director-General of LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, it noted that the burden of the shortfall has accumulated to a debt of N10trn, adding that completely removing it and subjecting Nigerians to a significant fuel price hike presents significant challenges.

“Balancing the need for fiscal responsibility with the economic impact on citizens is a complex task for the government.

“The impact on businesses will be severe, with fuel prices affecting supply and logistics, power generation, transportation, and factory operations.

“The cost of doing business will skyrocket, prices of goods will rise, and some firms may shut down due to low demand in the face of weakening consumer purchasing power. Of course, this will be followed by job losses,” Almona said.

She noted that the situation is critical when considered against the background of NNPC, which owes suppliers about $6bn.

Almona noted that the operation of the Dangote Refinery, which now produces fuel and diesel for sale, offers a glimmer of hope.

She added that this game-changing intervention could restore some stability to the oil and gas sector, which has been grappling with significant distortions this year.

“The LCCI advocates for a more sustainable approach. Supporting the development of additional local refineries to process our crude for local consumption and potential export across Africa is the way forward. This long-term strategy is crucial for the stability and growth of our economy.

“As an immediate intervention, it would be beneficial for the Port Harcourt Refinery to commence operations alongside production from the Dangote Refinery.

“Given the current challenges with importing refined fuel, relying on local production may be the most viable option at this time. We recommend sustaining local supplies, with the expectation that demand will eventually align with supply, leading to equilibrium pricing across various sources,” she said.

Fuel Price Hike Will Reverse Inflation Gains, LCCI Warns is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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