Fuel Subsidy Returns: El-Rufai Reveals Government’s Stealth Move
Maiduguri, Borno State — In a surprising revelation, former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has exposed the government’s covert maneuver to reinstate fuel subsidy. Speaking to newsmen on Monday, El-Rufai disclosed that while many Nigerians remain unaware, the federal government is now paying more for fuel subsidies than ever before.
President Bola Tinubu had initially announced the removal of fuel subsidy, citing its unjustifiability. However, El-Rufai, a staunch supporter of the policy, emphasized that necessary adjustments were required during implementation.
“Fuel subsidy is another policy that has been implemented by the president; it’s the right policy,” El-Rufai asserted. “I always supported withdrawing fuel subsidy.”
The impact of the subsidy removal was felt, but the promised support packages failed to mitigate its effects effectively. Consequently, the government has quietly reverted to subsidizing petrol, despite the lack of public awareness.
“If they want to know whether we are subsidizing or not,” El-Rufai challenged, “they should compare the price of petrol and diesel. Petrol should be more expensive than diesel, yet diesel is priced above a thousand naira while petrol remains at N600 per liter.”
El-Rufai’s candid remarks shed light on the government’s pragmatic approach to policy adjustments. As Nigerians grapple with rising fuel costs, the return of fuel subsidy remains a contentious issue, hidden in plain sight.
Earlier, El-Rufai presented a thought-provoking paper titled “Leadership and Public Policy: Navigating Challenges and Lessons” at a capacity-building workshop for senior government officials in Borno State. The implications of this revelation are likely to reverberate across the nation, sparking debates and discussions about the true cost of fuel.
Stay tuned as this developing story unfolds, and keep an eye on the pumps—the fuel subsidy saga continues.🔥💸
