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Tinubu's fuel policy enriches govt, impoverishes masses — Donald Duke

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23 August 2026

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regulatory

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Energy

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Nigeria

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Donald Duke criticises Nigeria's Tinubu administration for a fuel policy that financially benefits the government but worsens poverty for the masses.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Fuel suppliers and energy sector startups in Nigeria should prepare for regulatory risks as policy shifts prioritise government revenue over subsidies, likely increasing consumer costs and lowering market demand.

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