Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has stirred fresh conversation after claiming petrol now sells for as high as ₦3,200 per litre in England, using the comparison to argue that rising fuel costs are a global issue.
The comment followed a video he recorded shortly after arriving at Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom.
Conversation with UK driver fuels claim
In the video, Omokri engaged a cab driver who said diesel prices were nearing £2 per litre, while petrol ranged between £1.65 and £1.85.
The driver noted that prices had climbed from earlier levels of about £1.30 to £1.40 per litre.
Omokri estimated the increase at over 30 percent, a claim the driver appeared to agree with.
“Fuel hikes are global”
Omokri used the exchange to argue that Nigeria’s fuel price situation should be viewed within a broader global context.
He said geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are driving price increases across countries, regardless of whether they produce oil.
“Price increases are not limited to Nigeria,” he suggested.
Oil production not equal to cheap fuel
The cab driver also noted that the UK produces between 700,000 and one million barrels of crude oil daily, yet still faces rising domestic fuel prices.
Omokri pointed to this as evidence that oil-producing nations are not immune to global market forces.
Mixed reactions trail comparison
The claim has triggered debate online, with some Nigerians agreeing that global trends influence local fuel costs, while others question the accuracy of direct currency comparisons.
The discussion reflects ongoing public concern over petrol pricing and economic realities in Nigeria.
Petrol Is Now ₦3200 Per Litre In England. Almost Three Times What We Pay In Nigeria. Price Increases Are a Global Issue Caused By The Middle East Crisis pic.twitter.com/eGLCZlf0JT
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 6, 2026