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Farooq Kperogi recently claimed that petrol is cheaper in Atlanta than in Nigeria. As someone living in Atlanta, I can confidently debunk this because his argument is based on a false premise.

In Atlanta and USA in general, petrol prices are based on octane ratings, with three grades commonly sold at most stations:

—Regular (87 Octane): Basic grade.

—Medium (89 Octane): Slightly higher quality.

—Premium (93 Octane): Highest grade, similar to what Dangote Refinery sells in Nigeria.

I visited three different stations today in Atlanta and recorded their prices.

Using the exchange rate of ₦1647 to $1 and noting that 1 gallon equals 3.785 liters, here’s what I found at a Chevron station:

—Regular grade: $2.959/gallon = ₦1287.58 per liter

—Medium grade: $3.559/gallon = ₦1548.66 per liter

—Premium grade: $4.259/gallon = ₦1853.26 per liter

In comparison, Dangote sells premium-grade petrol (93+ Octane) for about ₦1250 per liter in Nigeria, which is significantly cheaper than Atlanta’s ₦1853 per liter for the same grade.

Suggestion:
If Dangote introduces multiple grades of petrol, such as regular and medium grades, prices in Nigeria could drop by at least ₦300. This would provide more affordable options for people who don’t drive high-performance vehicles, making fuel more accessible for the majority.

CC: Mynd44

Below is another fuel station Valero as they usually have different prices irrespective of distance from each other.

Using the exchange rate of ₦1647 to $1 and noting that 1 gallon equals 3.785 liters, here’s what I found at a Chevron station:

—Regular grade: $3.099/gallon = ₦1348.49 per liter

—Medium grade: $3.699/gallon = ₦1609.58 per liter

—Premium grade: $4.099/gallon = ₦1783.63 per liter

Again, you can see that the premium grade sells too higher. Nigeria don’t have business buying only premium grade petrol. A 2006 Toyota don’t need premium grade, a taxi driver don’t need premium grade.

Government need to charge the oil sector people to give Nigeria the choice of fuel grade at the pump.

helinues:
Toh

That was my comments above about the nonsense Farooq wrote earlier. Those who have refused to reason things logically already swallowed it

Opposition is not madness

I kinda like Kperogi bringing it up, probably it will make people in government have serious conversations.

Nigeria have no business buying same grade of petrol for all cars. During subsidy regime, we can understand NNPC will generally import low grade oil to reduce cost, but now that we have refineries, they should give us the option to choose.

helinues:
Come down to Nigeria and stop wailing from afar

This Farooq is just so inconsequential that he has no influence ordinary his family not to tan of his loca government but for his mind, he has ideas

Toh

That was my comments above about the nonsense Farooq wrote earlier. Those who have refused to reason things logically already swallowed it

Opposition is not madness

You are a Liar!

Provide evidence Dangote fuel has high octane and same quality as the one sold in USA.

WakeUpNigerians:
You are a Liar!

Provide evidence Dangote fuel has high octane and same quality as the one sold in USA.

Okay provide proof that Dangote do not sell the highest grade. At least before you call me a liar, you should have fact to disprove me.

Dangote has consistently stated that their fuel is Euro V compliant, and this claim has not been disputed yet.

Most European countries compliant with Euro V usually run average 95 research octane rating. So that means Dangote fuel will be >= 95 RON.

So if you convert that to USA standard Octane rating, it’s over 91 octane number which falls in premium petrol spectrum.

The average of the three grades is still cheaper than the price of fuel in Nigeria.

So he is not wrong with his statement

You are only talking about the fuel aspect, what about the minimum wage? With the wide gap in minimum wage between the two countries we are not even supposed to compare the prices of fuel in both countries but here we are.

Madness everywhere you go 🚶‍♀️ 😏

etin06:
You are only talking about the fuel aspect, what about the minimum wage? With the wide gap in minimum wage between the two countries we are not even supposed to compare the prices of fuel in both countries but here we are.

And have you considered the purchasing power before talking about minimum wage?

Even if the petrol price is slightly higher in the US than in Nigeria, does Nigeria minimum wage justify the petrol price with regard to the US price?

LegendHero:
Below is another fuel station Valero as they usually have different prices irrespective of distance from each other.

Using the exchange rate of ₦1647 to $1 and noting that 1 gallon equals 3.785 liters, here’s what I found at a Chevron station:

—Regular grade: $3.099/gallon = ₦1348.49 per liter

—Medium grade: $3.699/gallon = ₦1609.58 per liter

—Premium grade: $4.099/gallon = ₦1783.63 per liter

Again, you can see that the premium grade sells too higher. Nigeria don’t have business buying only premium grade petrol. A 2006 Toyota don’t need premium grade, a taxi driver don’t need premium grade.

Government need to charge the oil sector people to give Nigeria the choice of fuel grade at the pump.

How did you know Dangote's grade? Where is the evidence that Dangote's petrol is Premium grade?

etin06:
You are only talking about the fuel aspect, what about the minimum wage? With the wide gap in minimum wage between the two countries we are not even supposed to compare the prices of fuel in both countries but here we are.

What is the correlation between minimum wage and crude oil refining?

If there is no subsidy, what do you want Dangote to do? Sell below the cost of production because minimum wage is low?

How much does Airpeace and Glo charge for their service? Why are they not bringing it down coz of minimum wage?

EmeeNaka:
How did you know Dangote's grade? Where is the evidence that Dangote's petrol is Premium grade?

I saw it online and until we have counter opinion that Dangote is indeed lying about their premium grade oil, then this thread argument still hold true.

Dangote also mentioned consistently on tv that his own PMS grade is of the highest quality of those obtained in USA.

Farooq Kperogi should have also factored that in his assertions to show the true picture.

You don’t come online with half truth to prove a point legendhero.. and when they ask you to prove … you tell another to prove ..

He who assert must prove …

Reason why I hate arguing with Yoruba on nairaland .. they will just be rigmaroling simple matters

So what’s the essence of this thread when you can’t clearly defend your position

APC is evil

From your research you said that Regular grade: $3.099/gallon = ₦1348.49 per liter.


Can you tell us the minimum wage in Atlanta?

jmoore:
From your research you said that Regular grade: $3.099/gallon = ₦1348.49 per liter.


Can you tell us the minimum wage in Atlanta?

How much is house rent in USA before talking about minimum wage

jmoore:
From your research you said that Regular grade: $3.099/gallon = ₦1348.49 per liter.


Can you tell us the minimum wage in Atlanta?

What is the correlation of minimum wage and petrol price?

Farooq Kperogi claimed petrol is cheaper in Atlanta than Nigeria.

That is false! That is the essence of this thread.

helinues:
Why have you been allowing this fellow to be disrespecting the Yoruba's on almost every threads

I used to engage with that Asgard guy, but over time I realized he's not entirely rational.

He lacks basic literacy, writes poorly, and engages with the mindset of someone at a primary school level.

Even if you're trolling, it should at least be done intelligently. Instead, he posts disjointed and incoherent ramblings on every thread.

It's best to ignore him. There's no need to ban him since freedom of speech should be upheld.

helinues:
How much is house rent in USA before talking about minimum wage

Babablu bulabu trying to score an own goal.

Swerve!!!

If you don't see anything wrong that poor country with low wage is almost paying same price for petrol as a developed country called USA, then your case is beyond redemption.

LegendHero:
I used to engage with that Asgard guy, but over time I realized he's not entirely rational.

He lacks basic literacy, writes poorly, and engages with the mindset of someone at a primary school level.

Even if you're trolling, it should at least be done intelligently. Instead, he posts disjointed and incoherent ramblings on every thread.

It's best to ignore him. There's no need to ban him since freedom of speech should be upheld.

Some of them just like to over do everything.

Same Tinubu must contest, Yoruba must be on the ballot yet he didn't learn a thing

jmoore:
Babablu bulabu trying to score an own goal.

Swerve!!!

If you don't see anything wrong that poor country with low wage is almost paying same price for petrol as a developed country called USA, then your case is beyond redemption.

Gosh, stop the quarter cleverness. How much is house rent in USA before talking about minimum wage?

Frigga13:
Arguing with Yoruba on nairaland is now breaking nairaland rules ?

Or is addressing the Yoruba of southwest … breaking rules ..

Do you know how Yoruba monikers insult me on dailies ?

Pure insult and direct abuse ..

Or you helinues, don’t insult Igbos and abuse them here without qualms?

What’s your problem..

You think you can intimidate people .. gag and coerce them for being liberal with truth

What lies have o said in the said post or your failure to understand the word rigmarole.. is now taken as insult ..?

This is the 21 century .. wake up..

No one feels intimidated.. and am sure that most that do hides most of my comments and free others are not biased on truth

Learn to understand English language .. and not calling mods . Like you pay them at everytime and on everything ..

I’ve got your pictures and account details .. if not for site rules I would have blown you open

Now check the rules again and tell us which rules .. frigga broke

Or just a pure of intimidating your superior

It doesn’t work that way

You have the right to call Igbos .. or Nupe or ijaw .. as you wish

Is not an insult .. is who I am .. and my bloodline

Be proud of yours

Post where I have ever insulted the Igbo's

You guys only know how to accuse others but can never provide proofs of your allegations

LegendHero:
I used to engage with that Asgard guy, but over time I realized he's not entirely rational.

He lacks basic literacy, writes poorly, and engages with the mindset of someone at a primary school level.

Even if you're trolling, it should at least be done intelligently. Instead, he posts disjointed and incoherent ramblings on every thread.

It's best to ignore him. There's no need to ban him since freedom of speech should be upheld.

I don’t really blame a you …

It’s in you..

That’s all

jmoore:
Babablu bulabu trying to score an own goal.

Swerve!!!

If you don't see anything wrong that poor country with low wage is almost paying same price for petrol as a developed country called USA, then your case is beyond redemption.

A 2 bedroom rent in Atlanta cost average of $1800 per month. That’s like $21,600 per annum.

If I go out to eat at the Nigeria restaurant with two people, I spend nothing less than $80 - $120 with tips which is like $40-$60 per person. Just normal ipapanu and food.

How much is a plate of Amala and Ewedu in Nigeria even if I’ll take some dessert before that?

We know Nigeria is not where it ought to be and there is massive inflation, but I find it nauseating that we keep shouting minimum wage every damn argument.

Every sane argument end with how much is the bag of rice and minimum wage.

helinues:
Post where I have ever insulted the Igbo's

You guys only know how to accuse others but can never provide proofs of your allegations

Post where I’ve insulted the Yoruba tribe of southwest..

Reality and truth over propaganda


Calling out the Yoruba government of Tinubu… is an insult I guess?

Or when Yoruba defend even the tiny of it all?

Oga I hate arguing…

I don’t do it …

… legendhero

I frigga will never work for APC ..

Get that.. I’ve told you a billion times ..

Again
Reality over propaganda

Frigga13:
Post where I’ve insulted the Yoruba tribe of southwest..

Reality and truth over propaganda


Calling out the Yoruba government of Tinubu… is an insult I guess?

Or when Yoruba defend even the tiny of it all?

Oga I hate arguing…

I don’t do it …

… legendhero

I frigga will never work for APC ..

Get that.. I’ve told you a billion times ..

Again
Reality over propaganda

I don't need to sweat. This thread alone is enough.

Why it is s hard for you express yourself without mentioning Yoruba this, Yoruba that?

For how long would you continue with something that's already stale on this forum

Or have you forgotten about Yoruba must contest repeated line before the election

LegendHero:
A 2 bedroom rent in Atlanta cost average of $1800 per month. That’s like $21,600 per annum.

If I go out to eat at the Nigeria restaurant with two people, I spend nothing less than $80 - $120 with tips which is like $40-$60 per person. Just normal ipapanu and food.

How much is a plate of Amala and Ewedu in Nigeria even if I’ll take some dessert before that?

We know Nigeria is not where it ought to be and there is massive inflation, but I find it nauseating that we keep shouting minimum wage every damn argument.

Every sane argument end with how much is the bag of rice and minimum wage.

Una dey reply without knowing what you are replying to.

Petrol should not be less than 5,000 naira per liter in Atlanta if you bring this your logic of house rent and eating in restaurant in USA.

Why is petrol almost same price in Atlanta and Nigeria?

jmoore:
From your research you said that Regular grade: $3.099/gallon = ₦1348.49 per liter.


Can you tell us the minimum wage in Atlanta?

Should I tell you a secret, anyone earning minimum wage in Atlanta will not be able to live from hand to moth without someone helping him or having access to credits from the government.

Minimum wage is $7.25 per hr. That’s like $1,160 per month.

To get a good one bed apartment, you need average of $800 - $1300. Then add bills and etc.

Even if he’s eating from Mc Donald alone daily, he’ll still spend nothing less than $300 on food monthly except maybe he won’t eat much.

So a minimum wage will mostly be living with their family to augment.

Thats why they have access to food stamps, small credits, and etc. Ya’ll just parrot minimum wage like people earning minimum wage in USA live like kings.

Nigeria also needs to redefine our social welfare, handing money to ghost people is not the right way to do this.