The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has temporarily suspended its planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations amid a dispute over jet fuel prices. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) countered claims that Jet A1 fuel sells for N3,300 per litre, stating prices range from N1,960 to N2,800. Aviation Minister Keyamo appealed for restraint on price hikes and operations suspension, promising federal government action.
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) announced the temporary suspension of its planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations, as reported by Daily Trust.
This decision comes amid escalating tensions over the high cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel. Airlines had cited prices of N3,300 per litre, prompting threats of shutdown and fare hikes. However, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) denied these figures, stating that Jet A1 sells between N1,960 and N2,800 per litre, according to Daily Trust.
Aviation Minister Keyamo urged airlines to exercise restraint regarding planned price increases and suspension of operations. He promised that the Federal Government (FG) would address the high cost of aviation fuel, as covered by THISDAYLIVE.
The suspension averts immediate disruptions to air travel in Nigeria, but the underlying fuel pricing dispute persists, with airlines and regulators presenting conflicting data.
