European refiners feel squeeze after Nigeria fuel subsidy cut
Demand falls in country as a weaker currency makes imports increasingly unaffordable
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Demand falls in country as a weaker currency makes imports increasingly unaffordable
Nigeria's fuel subsidy removal is affecting refineries far away in Europe and threatening to squeeze European refiners, Reuters is reporting.
The removal of the petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu is taking a toll on European refiners, according to Reuters. Citing Refinitiv Eikon data, the news agency reported that average monthly West African (WAF) fuel imports plummeted by 56 per cent in the second quarter compared with the first. It revealed that both North America…
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North America and West Africa, with Nigeria at the helm, historically have been the top two destinations for petrol exports from Europe, which produces more gasoline than it uses, meaning its refiners rely on exports to support profit margins.