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

The Punch Jul 29, 2026 · 01:02 WAT

Nigeria recorded Africa's sharpest petrol price surge in the first half of 2026 due to the US-Iran war, despite ongoing increases in domestic refining capacity, raising concerns over broader macroeconomic stability and energy costs.

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