Edo Governor Says Nigerians Paying N1,400 per Litre Are Better Off Than UK Motorists

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said Nigerians who pay about N1,400 per litre for petrol are enjoying lower prices than motorists in the United Kingdom, where he said a litre sells for more than N3,000. Okpebholo made the comments on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road event in Edo State. The governor said he travelled to London the previous week and bought petrol in order to compare its price with Nigeria. “Let me tell you, after conversion, its about N3,000-something for one litre of fuel,” he said. According to Okpebholo, the comparison showed that Nigerians were paying less for petrol than UK motorists. “We are doing very well here. The President is stabilising the economy. Hes an economist,” he said. His remarks come amid renewed concerns over the rising cost of petrol and other essential commodities after the removal of the petrol subsidy and subsequent increases in pump prices. Okpebholo said the economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu were difficult but would eventually produce results. “I want to let you know, very soon Nigeria will be on the cruising level. Nigeria will be on the cruising level,” he said.