Reno Omokri, has sparked fresh debate over global fuel pricing after claiming petrol now costs as high as ₦3,200 per litre in England, blaming rising prices on tensions in the Middle East.
In a viral video recorded in the United Kingdom, Omokri argued that fuel price increases are not unique to Nigeria, but part of a wider global trend affecting both oil-producing and non-oil-producing nations.
UK Fuel Prices Under Scrutiny
During the video, filmed shortly after arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2, Omokri engaged a cab driver in a conversation about current fuel costs in the UK.
The driver explained that diesel prices were approaching £2 per litre, while petrol ranged between £1.65 and £1.85 per litre.
He noted that prices had risen significantly from previous levels, where diesel sold for about £1.40 and petrol hovered between £1.30 and £1.36 per litre.
Omokri calculated that the increases represented roughly a 35 per cent rise for diesel and about 32 per cent for petrol, a claim the driver affirmed during the exchange.
“Price Increases Are a Global Issue”
Omokri used the interaction to support his argument that rising fuel costs are driven by global factors, particularly geopolitical tensions linked to the Middle East crisis.
According to him, the comparison challenges a common narrative in Nigeria that fuel prices should remain low simply because the country is an oil producer.
He further pointed out that the UK, despite also producing crude oil, still experiences significant price fluctuations in its domestic fuel market.
Oil Production and Public Perception
The cab driver in the video added that the UK produces between 700,000 and one million barrels of crude oil daily, reinforcing the argument that oil production does not necessarily guarantee cheap fuel.
Omokri stressed that misinformation often shapes public opinion, noting that many people form views based on incomplete or inaccurate data.
He said the purpose of the video was to provide context and encourage Nigerians to better understand global economic realities influencing fuel prices.
Watch the video here…
Petrol Is Now ₦3200 Per Litre In England. Almost Three Times What We Pay In Nigeria. Price Increases Are a Global Issue Caused By The Middle East Crisis pic.twitter.com/eGLCZlf0JT
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 6, 2026
