removal of fuel subsidy, is Nigeria any better ?

Описание: For many years, Nigeria spent huge amounts of money keeping petrol cheap.
Main reasons for removal:
The government was spending billions of dollars yearly on subsidies.
It caused corruption and fuel smuggling to neighboring countries.
It reduced money available for infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
International bodies like International Monetary Fund and World Bank had long advised Nigeria to remove it.
Example:
In 2022 Nigeria spent over ₦4 trillion on fuel subsidies, which was more than the budget for many sectors.
2. Positive effects (potential long-term benefits)
If managed well, subsidy removal could help Nigeria long term:
More government revenue
Money saved can go to roads, electricity, education, healthcare.
Less corruption
Subsidy payments were often linked to fraud and inflated fuel imports.
Encourages local refining
With real fuel prices, companies may invest in refineries like the Dangote Refinery.
Reduces smuggling
Cheap Nigerian fuel was often smuggled to countries like Benin and Cameroon.
3. Negative effects (what Nigerians are experiencing)
The short-term impact has been very painful.
Fuel price increase
Petrol jumped from about ₦185 per litre to ₦600–₦700+ in many places.
Higher cost of living
Transportation, food, and goods became much more expensive.
Inflation
Nigeria’s inflation rose sharply after subsidy removal.
Hardship
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