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Oil shocks pushed Nigeria’s inflation to 15.93% – Report
The Punch
Jul 2, 2026 · 02:02 WAT
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.93 percent in May 2026, ending an eleven-month disinflation streak. The spike in the consumer price index was chiefly driven by global oil shocks and rising domestic energy costs.