Nigeria Experiences Sharpest Petrol Price Surge in Africa Due to US-Iran War

Nigeria recorded Africa's highest petrol price increase, a 39.5% surge in the first half of 2026, attributed to the US-Iran war despite the nation's growing domestic refining capacity.

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US-Iran war: Nigeria tops Africa in petrol price surge

Nigeria experienced Africa’s sharpest petrol price surge (39.5%) in H1 2026 due to the US-Iran war, despite growing domestic refining capacity. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-war-nigeria-tops-africa-in-petrol-price-surge/

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Nigeria Experiences Sharpest Petrol Price Surge in Africa Due to US-Iran War

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