- Nigerian government exempts importation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and its equipment from customs duty and value-added tax (VAT)
- Exemption expected to lower the cost of cooking gas in the country
- Ministry of finance issued a letter affirming the presidential directive and instructing compliance from Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
- Other items exempted from VAT and duty payment include LPG cylinders, gas leak detectors, steel pipes, LPG dispensers, etc.
- Decision made after consultations with stakeholders revealed lack of clear fiscal directive hindering investments in the LPG sector
- Lack of investment led to increased prices of cooking gas and use of unhealthy fuels like kerosene
Source: saharareporters.com
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