TUC Threatens Strike as OPS Rejects New 5% Fuel Surcharge

If the federal government (FG) does not abandon the proposed five percent tax on petroleum goods, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has vowed to conduct a statewide strike within two weeks. Additionally, the government’s proposal to impose a five percent fuel levy has been rejected by the organized private sector, which emphasizes that its implementation would exacerbate inflation across the country. Following days of anticipation that the fee may go into force in January 2026, the Trade Union Congress made its announcement. In a nation where fluctuations in fuel prices…

FG: No More Subsidies on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

In response to recent increases in pump prices by certain operators, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has made it clear that the Federal Government does not subsidize compressed natural gas (CNG). While ensuring that government organizations would continue to safeguard consumers from abuse, PCNGI clarified in a statement on Wednesday that pricing choices are made by private sector participants. “NIPCO Gas, a private sector player in the auto-cNG market, implemented the most recent change in the price of CNG pumps. NIPCO is one of several investors in the…