Why Nigerians pay more for petrol despite oil wealth

By Annette Ikponmwonba | October 15, 2026 Key Points · PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke claims Nigeria spends more on securing its oil than on producing it · He said the actual cost of extracting crude is between $12 and $15 per barrel · Security costs and deteriorating infrastructure push the figure to between $25 … Continue reading Why Nigerians pay more for petrol despite oil wealth