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TUC, OPS Reject Proposed 5% Fuel Levy, Warn of Possible Strike

September 9, 2025 • 2 min read

By Ademola Adekusibe

September 9, 2025

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the proposed 5% fuel surcharge. Failure to comply, the union warns, will trigger a nationwide strike.

In a statement, TUC President-General Festus Osifo and Secretary-General Nuhu Toro described the levy as “economic injustice,” emphasizing that it would worsen the financial burden on Nigerians already grappling with inflation, subsidy removal, and a depreciating naira.

The proposed surcharge, part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, is expected to take effect in January 2026. It targets petroleum products such as petrol and diesel, while excluding cleaner alternatives like cooking gas and compressed natural gas. The government says the levy is intended to fund road maintenance through the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

Meanwhile, the Organised Private Sector (OPS), including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has also rejected the measure. LCCI President Gabriel Idahosa warned that the surcharge would raise transportation costs, negatively affecting businesses and public services.

The Federal Government has appealed for dialogue, stressing the importance of the petroleum sector to the economy. However, with negotiations stalled, analysts warn of potential disruptions in fuel supply and nationwide transportation if the strike proceeds.