RENO OMOKRI SHUTS DOWN PETROL WHINERS!

Busybody Family, the "Table Shaker" himself, Reno Omokri, is back with another hot take on the rising fuel prices!

While many Nigerians are lamenting the jump to over ₦1,300 per litre, Reno says we need to stop "condemning Nigeria" and look at the bigger global picture.

"I Spent ₦115k for 12 Gallons!"

Reno took to social media from California, USA, to show Nigerians that the grass isn't greener elsewhere.

He shared a clip of himself buying 45 litres (12 gallons) of petrol for $81, which he calculated as roughly ₦115,000! 

 He argued that if people in America—a major oil producer and refiner—are paying over ₦2,500 per litre, Nigerians should appreciate that our prices are still among the lowest globally. 

 He linked the recent hikes directly to the conflict involving Iran and the Middle East, stating that fuel price hikes are a "global issue" and not just about President Tinubu's governance. 

"Appreciate Tinubu and Dangote"

Reno is standing firmly behind the current administration's reforms:

 He claims that while prices are high, the removal of fuel subsidy has permanently solved the problem of "fuel queues" and scarcity. 

 He urged Nigerians to support the Dangote Refinery, noting that Nigeria has shifted from being Africa’s largest importer to West Africa’s biggest exporter of refined products in 2026. 

He slammed critics who compare minimum wage to fuel prices, calling it "mental laziness." According to Reno, fuel is a fungible commodity, its price is dictated by global refining costs, not local salaries. 

Today's Market Reality (May 6, 2026)

While Reno is defending the prices, the reality on the streets is still biting:

Just today, reports emerged that the Dangote Refinery adjusted its gantry price to ₦1,350 per litre due to sustained global oil pressure.

 Major marketers in Abuja and Lagos are now selling between ₦1,364 and ₦1,444 per litre as global Brent crude hit $118 per barrel. 

Do you agree with Reno that as long as there are "no queues," the high price is a fair deal?

Is it fair to compare the ₦115k spent in California to a Nigerian’s ₦70k monthly minimum wage?

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