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Lagos Ride-Hailing Becomes Luxury Amid Fuel Hikes

Published Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Ride-hailing services in Lagos, Nigeria, are becoming a luxury due to sharp increases in fuel prices. These price hikes followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's announcement on May 29, 2023, to remove the long-standing petrol subsidy, significantly impacting both commuters and drivers.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Fuel prices in Nigeria began rising sharply after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the removal of the long-standing petrol subsidy during his inauguration speech on May 29, 2023.

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  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    The article examines the impact of Nigeria's fuel subsidy removal on ride-hailing services in Lagos, presenting diverse experiences of commuters and drivers.

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