…that cost differences begin at the source, before logistics and retail margins are added.Transportation costs add to the burdenRising petrol prices have pushed up transportation costs across the country, adding further strain on the LPG supply chain and, by extension, on consumers.Adenike Osho, a consumer in Lagos, tol…

…relief to road users and other Nigerians. He said the reduction would also help lower transportation costs, particularly for commercial operators who depend on fuel. Mr Abdul Lateef, a motorist in Kabusa, urged marketers to ensure consumers felt reductions in their operating and procurement costs. He appealed to releva…

…government will subsidise it,” he said. Amaechi also linked the increase in food and transportation costs to the removal of petrol subsidy. “He just held microphone and didn’t care. He just said remove subsidy. Since he removed subsidy, transportation increased, food prices increased, tomatoes, corn, everything,” he sa…

…wage before 2027.The demands reflect broader concerns about rising food prices, higher transportation costs, and the declining purchasing power of Nigerian workers.The council closed its circular with a rallying call to members, urging them to spread the strike notice widely."Please, disseminate the information!!! Sure…

…that millions of Nigerians were still struggling with food, education, healthcare and transportation costs. He said the challenges facing vulnerable Nigerians predated his administration and were the accumulated consequences of decades of low productivity, inadequate infrastructure and limited opportunities. “We cannot…

…millions of Nigerians were still struggling with food, school fees, medical bills and transportation costs. He said the circumstances of vulnerable Nigerians did not begin with the reforms of the last three years, but were the accumulated consequences of decades of low productivity, inadequate infrastructure, insuffici…

…a paint bucket now selling for ₦10,000, up from ₦3,000 in May, as supply shortages and transportation costs drive prices higher.The ₦7,000 increase represents a jump of about 233 per cent in four months, highlighting the growing cost of an ingredient widely used in Nigerian kitchens.Onion sellers announce new prices as…

…investment in mass transit, rail freight and logistics networks to bring down transportation costs. He also urged the government to speed up the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas, solar energy and other alternatives to reduce reliance on petrol.On food security, he pressed for more investment in irrigation, rural infra…

…cost of producing goods, especially food, will rise because everything is affected by transportation costs. “This kind of change is not good for the economy at all, and people are going to face more hardship as a result,” he said. Mr Owei Lakemfa, the former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union…

…premium brands and particular markets can push prices significantly higher.Location, transportation costs, grain quality, wholesale margins and retailer pricing will continue to determine the final price paid by consumers.Rice prices crash across NigeriaLegit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian consumers are finally gett…

…efforts to make CNG a cheaper alternative to conventional transport fuels and reduce transportation costs for Nigerians.President Bola Tinubu's government secures $2 billion CNG investment to reduce transport costs. >Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, disclosed the development in a stateme…

…Gas (CNG) infrastructure and related value chains as it intensifies efforts to reduce transportation costs and promote cleaner energy.Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the government was determined to expand CNG adoption as a cheaper, cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conve…

…Compressed Natural Gas initiative, which was introduced as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs following the removal of the subsidy. “Before asking Nigerians for four more years, Senator Yari and the APC must answer one question: after N15.8tn in additional resources, record FAAC allocations and three years…

…instead. What is the plan to dramatically reduce petrol prices and bring down food and transportation costs before 2027? ‘Endure’ is not an economic policy,” the ADC said. The party stressed it was not advocating a return to the corruption and opacity of the old subsidy regime. Instead, it said its alternative would pr…

…in assessing the direction of petrol prices and their wider impact on inflation, transportation costs and the Nigerian economy. The post Petrol price rises 9% to N1,310/litre despite falling crude oil prices – Report appeared first on Vanguard News.

…to the emergency meeting between the President and state governors on measures to reduce transportation costs on Friday through its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the move as a mere “political gimmick” that is coming three years too late. The party said the President and the go…

…October 1, 2026Joint committee established to ensure savings from CNG lead to lower transportation costs for NigeriansNigeria plans 500 additional CNG stations to support cheaper and cleaner fuel accessPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Opar…

…(APC) have emerged, with the governors agreeing to take immediate measures to reduce transportation costs in their respective states through the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. Tinubu disclosed this shortly after the meeting with the APC governors on Thursday night. According to him, the Fede…

…intervention in the domestic petroleum value chain, designed to reduce fuel and transportation costs at source. “When petrol becomes cheaper, the bus driver spends less, the farmer moves produce more cheaply, the trader pays less for haulage, businesses face lower logistics costs and the savings travel through the econ…

…to the state, bringing the total outlay to ₦29.8 million.The funds are meant to cover transportation costs and other pressing needs as the corps members move from the orientation camp to begin their primary assignments across Kogi State. Governor Ododo gives ₦20,000 each to 1,490 NYSC members in Kogi. Photo Ahmed O…

…transport rises, food rises. When food rises, families suffer.’ Of course, energy and transportation costs affect food prices. ‘’But petrol prices alone have never caused food inflation. Nigerians experienced rising food prices, even during the years when petrol subsidy was in place. ‘’Agricultural productivity, insecu…

…determinants of health—economic hardship, unemployment and underemployment, rising transportation costs, poor roads, inadequate housing, unsafe communities, unreliable electricity and water supply, food insecurity, and the escalating cost of living, among others. “When citizens are overwhelmed by poverty, insecurity, u…

…president. The party said a transparent and accountable subsidy system could help reduce transportation costs and the prices of essential commodities amid rising economic pressures. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Deputy Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Musa, the party said Nigerians were facing increased costs of…

…within the benefiting communities, improve access to markets and public services, reduce transportation costs and travel time,” while also creating employment opportunities and stimulating local economic activity. The inclusion of covered drainage, he added, is intended to ensure the road infrastructure is supported by…

…domestic air travel during festive periods as another consequence of elevated energy and transportation costs. Okonkwo also claimed that Atiku’s administration would seek to make Nigeria a net exporter of refined petroleum products by the time it takes office in 2027. He said the objective was not to restore an open-en…