Price of aviation fuel surged by 50% to N1,500\/litre in May<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nAviation fuel prices surged by 50% from N1,000\/litre in December 2023 to N1,500\/litre in May 2024, driven by scarcity and exchange rate depreciation. However, with the Dangote refinery set to start supplying the Nigerian market in mid-July, the price of aviation fuel, which accounts for 40% of airline direct operating costs, is expected to decline. The reduction in costs could translate into reduced airfares and lower inflationary pressures.<\/p>\n
FDC’s M.D., Mr. Bismarck Rewane, and senior analyst, Terver Kumeka, discussed these and other burning economic issues on Channels TV Business Morning and Business Incorporated programmes, respectively.<\/p>\n
Click the link to watch the video.<\/p>\n
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