Nigeria: No, Tinubu’s Government Hasn’t Introduced 5 Percent Surcharge On Petrol Products From January 2026

No, Tinubu’s government hasn’t introduced 5% surcharge on petrol products from January 2026

IN SHORT: Multiple Facebook posts claim that Nigerian president Bola Tinubu’s administration has introduced a 5% fuel surcharge starting January 2026, along with new tax laws. But the charge is not new, and it won’t necessarily take effect in January.

A number of Nigerians have raised concerns about a 5% surcharge on petroleum products mentioned in section 159 of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.

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