Nigerian Middlemen Raise JET-A1 Fuel Price Above Regulator Limit
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Middlemen in Nigeria have raised the price of JET-A1 aviation fuel to N2,230 per litre, exceeding the regulator's approved pricing band. This increase comes amid broader fuel price hikes, including petrol rising to N1,275 per litre. The higher JET-A1 price could increase operational costs for airlines and affect air travel prices in Nigeria.
Reported Facts
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- •JET-A1 aviation fuel price was raised to N2,230 per litre by middlemen in Nigeria.
- •The price increase exceeds the regulator's approved pricing band for JET-A1 fuel.
- •Dangote also raised petrol prices by N75, bringing the cost to N1,275 per litre as of April 29, 2026.
- •The fuel price hikes affect both aviation and road transport sectors in Nigeria.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian regulators enforce stricter controls on middlemen pricing JET-A1 prices could stabilize, easing cost pressures on airlines and potentially limiting airfares increases for consumers.
Market Exposure
StocksNigerian airline companiesDownward Pressure
Rising JET-A1 fuel prices increase operational costs for airlines, potentially reducing profitability and investor confidence.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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