Prices have jumped by around 65%, the steepest increase among major African economies. The refinery was expected to reduce imports and stabilize costs, but Nigeria still relies heavily on foreign crude.
[Namibian] Windhoek, 27 March 2026.
[Namibian] Windhoek, 27 March 2026.
The government says the move is necessary as fuel costs surge due to disruptions linked to regional conflict, which have driven up import prices and strained national finances.
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