The Impact of Gasoline Subsidy Removal on the Transportation Sector in Nigeria

Ismail O. Soile^1, , Hezekiah Tsaku¹ and Bilikisu Musa Yar'Adua¹

¹CEPMLP, University of Dundee, United Kingdom

Cite this paper:
Ismail O. Soile, Hezekiah Tsaku and Bilikisu Musa Yar'Adua. The Impact of Gasoline Subsidy Removal on the Transportation Sector in Nigeria. American Journal of Energy Research. 2014; 2(3):60-66. doi: 10.12691/ajer-2-3-3

Abstract

Nigeria, like other oil exporting countries in the world has embarked on the policy of gradual removal of fuel subsidies since 1970s. However, this issue has become highly contentious in recent time due to the incessant nature and the effects on the economy.

Keywords:
gasoline subsidy transportation sector Nigeria

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