The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, unveiled plans to investigate the outrageous rise in the prices of diesel and cooking gas across the country.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon Chike Okafor.
While soliciting for the House intervention, Hon. Okafor expressed grave concern over the impacts of the hike on the socio-economic well-being of the citizens.
“The House notes that the Nigerian Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) was created in August 2021 in line with the Petroleum Industry Act with the mandate to provide effective regulatory oversight, ensure sufficient product distribution and supply at an equitable and fair price.
“The House also notes that almost all businesses and households in Nigeria depend on diesel-powered generators as an alternative source of electricity.
“The House further notes the outrageous rise in the price of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) as the product which was sold between N280 to N350 per litre three weeks ago is currently being sold above N780 per litre and still rising on a daily basis accounting for over 115.4 per cent increase within three weeks.
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“The House is concerned that diesel was deregulated in 2009 with an initial price of N100 per litre, and between 2009 till date, Nigerians have witnessed a rising percentage increase in the price of the product.
“The House is also concerned that the hike in the cost of diesel is alleged to be the handiwork of unscrupulous stakeholders in the industry, and is tantamount to economic sabotage, causing untold hardships for Nigerians as it will result in an increase in prices of food as well as other goods and services.
“The House is worried that the possible inflationary pressure envisaged from the rise in the cost of diesel could reduce consumers’ disposable income, thus making it impossible for average Nigerians to meet their basic needs.
“The House is cognizant that if the ugly trend of the increasing price of diesel is not checked, the multiplier effect will spell doom for Nigeria’s economy.”
To this end, the House mandated the joint Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Gas Resources to investigate the motion and report back within six weeks for further legislative action.
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