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Jet fuel: Shutdown looms as FG, marketers, airlines’ negotiation ends in deadlock

Friday, April 24, 2026

Airline operators in Nigeria warn they could raise ticket prices or halt flights after a 48‑hour talks with the government over the jet‑fuel shortage ended without an agreement. The deadlock threatens higher travel costs and possible disruptions for passengers across the country.

Strong indications emerged on Thursday that airline operators in Nigeria may increase airfares or suspend operations after 48 hours of negotiations with the Federal Government over the aviation fuel crisis ended without resolution. The post Jet fuel: Shutdown looms as FG, marketers, airlines’ negotiation ends in deadlock appeared first on Vanguard News.