Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says petrol prices in England are above N3,000 per litre, adding that Nigerians are “enjoying” fuel costs in Nigeria at present. Both reports attribute the claim to Okpebholo’s remarks during public engagements in Edo State.
According to The Punch and Daily Post Nigeria, Okpebholo compares Nigeria’s fuel price with what he says drivers pay in the UK. He argues that, when converted to international standards, Nigeria’s petrol cost is relatively low. The accounts do not provide detailed sourcing for the quoted UK price, nor do they outline whether the figure reflects average pump prices, specific locations, or a particular exchange-rate basis.
While both outlets present the same core message, the coverage frames it slightly differently: one emphasizes that Nigerians are benefiting from current pricing, and the other highlights the comparison in a specific event setting on the Benin–Asaba road.
