The long-awaited Dangote refinery is finally here, but Nigerians are asking one question: Why is fuel still expensive?
Across the country, the reaction is the same shock, disappointment, and anger. For years, people were told that once Dangote’s refinery begins operations, the days of high fuel prices would be over. But today, not much has changed at the pump.
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“We thought the refinery would save us,” one Lagos resident said. “But now it feels like nothing changed fuel is still gold in this country.”
The frustration is deeper than just money. It’s about trust. Nigerians believed that a local refinery would end their suffering. Instead, they’re paying more for fuel while hearing silence from those who promised solutions.
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Many are now saying it openly: Dangote has the power, but he’s not using it for the people.
If fuel is produced here, refined here, and distributed here why is it still priced like it was flown in from Europe? The math doesn’t add up, and the people are tired of being silent.
From Abuja to Port Harcourt, voices are rising. Protest is no longer a threat; it’s a question of time.
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Until someone steps up truly steps up to fight for the people, Nigerians say the refinery will just be another big structure with no real impact on their lives.
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