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…