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Cripling deaths and a surge in borrowing costs caused by higher interest rates

are forcing African countries to rethink costly fuel subsidies.

From Senegal to Ghana and Nigeria, governments have taken the unpopular step of scrapping subsidies.

That caused a spike in prices for diesel and petrol, and in some

cases, has triggered street protests by people who say the removal of this state aid has affected

their livelihoods. Removal of 12 subsidy in Nigeria has, what would I say? Has this been a nightmare for everyone.

The cost of petrol is really hitting deep.

I used to fill up my car for 13,000 a hour, but now I have to spend as much as 40,000

air.

I am Bissie at Dubaio, and on this episode of Business Daily, we examine the pros and cons

of scrapping fuel subsidies in some parts of Africa.

We also look at how Nigeria's decision to end subsidies has had a knock on effect in neighboring

countries like Cameroon.

I used to make enough profit selling even two gallons of petrol per day.

Now the world sellers are telling us that fuel is expensive now in Nigeria.

On the 29th of May this year, when Nigerian President Bolatinewbu took office,

he made a stunning announcement, an end to fuel subsidies in the oil-rich nation.

It's a politically sensitive issue in a country of over 200 million people.

Successive governments in Nigeria have tried to end or cut subsidies, but they've all failed.

President Tinoubu's announcement led to a steep rise in fuel prices and widespread panic buying that caused long queues at petrol stations.

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