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The Digest:

A critical labour dispute has escalated into a direct economic shock for citizens, as failed negotiations trigger an immediate increase in fuel costs. According to a report from Daily Post Nigeria, the stalemate between Dangote Refinery and PENGASSAN has led to petrol prices rising above N900 per litre

Key Points:
  • The reconciliation meeting between the FG, Dangote Refinery, and PENGASSAN ended in a deadlock.
  • Petrol prices in Abuja have risen to between N910 and N920 per litre due to the crisis.
  • PENGASSAN has directed its members to continue the nationwide strike indefinitely.
  • The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has joined the industrial action, amplifying its impact.
  • The President of IPMAN attributed the price hike to "anxiety" and panic buying caused by the feud.
  • Despite a court order restraining the union, PENGASSAN insists the strike continues.
  • The union has grounded operations at NNPC, NUPRC, and NMDPRA offices in Abuja.
This deadlock demonstrates how a corporate-labour conflict can swiftly morph into a national economic emergency, where the most immediate and painful impact is felt by the average citizen at the pump.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, The Cable