- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has suspended the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel for 6 months.
- This decision is part of the government’s commitment to providing compressed natural gas for mass public transportation.
- Diesel prices in Nigeria have been increasing, with an 8.5% increase in August 2023 alone.
- The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has commended the move but warns that it is not a permanent solution.
- IPMAN suggests that the government should focus on putting refineries to work and producing diesel locally.
- The suspension of VAT on diesel is generating diverse reactions from the public and stakeholders.
Source: africataxreview.com
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