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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Nigerians blame fuel shortage on Ukraine war, fixed prices

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Nigeria is grappling with widespread fuel shortages that are forcing motorists to spend hours in lines to buy gas and causing prices to surge for transportation and basic commodities.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused prices to import fuel go up by more than 100% but retailers complain they can only charge the price set by the government, causing them to operate at a loss.

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