Petrol now sells for the equivalent of about ₦3,200 per litre in England, nearly three times higher than current pump prices in Nigeria.
Reacting to the development, former presidential aide Reno Omokri said the comparison shows that Nigerians are “enjoying,” arguing that rising fuel prices are a global issue driven by the Middle East crisis.
Omokri made the remark while commenting on the sharp increase in UK fuel costs, which have surged amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The region plays a central role in global oil production and shipping, and instability there has pushed crude oil prices higher in recent weeks.
“Petrol is now ₦3,200 per litre in England. Almost three times what we pay in Nigeria,” Omokri stated, adding that price increases are not unique to Nigeria but part of a broader global trend.
He argued that comparisons should reflect the international nature of the crisis rather than frame Nigeria’s situation in isolation.
Fuel prices in the United Kingdom are influenced by global crude oil costs as well as domestic taxes, including fuel duty and value-added tax.
As tensions affect supply expectations and maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, benchmark oil prices have responded upward, feeding into higher pump prices across Europe.
In Nigeria, petrol prices have also seen significant adjustments over the past year following subsidy reforms and market shifts. However, in nominal terms, the current average price per litre remains below the UK’s converted rate.
Omokri’s comment suggests that this difference highlights relative relief for Nigerian motorists despite domestic economic pressures.
His statement has triggered mixed reactions online. Some supporters agree that the global energy market is interconnected and that external shocks inevitably affect all countries.
They argue that it is important to place Nigeria’s fuel pricing challenges within a broader international context.
Others, however, say the comparison overlooks differences in income levels, purchasing power and economic conditions between the UK and Nigeria.
Critics note that while the per-litre price may be higher in England, average wages and social support systems differ significantly, making direct comparisons more complex.
Energy analysts say global fuel price volatility is largely tied to crude oil supply expectations, refining capacity and geopolitical stability.
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