Following claims by former Fiscal Policy Partner at PwC Nigeria, Taiwo Oyedele, regarding a potential crash of the Naira exchange rate to N4,000/$ if fuel subsidies are reintroduced, opposition parties and economic experts have voiced their dissent. Leaders from the opposition, including Adewole Adebayo and Peter Obi, previously pledged to reinstate fuel subsidies upon election to alleviate public hardship. These politicians have openly criticized Oyedele’s assertion, highlighting the potential benefits of subsidizing fuel costs to mitigate economic pressures on citizens. Experts have also weighed in, questioning the accuracy of Oyedele’s projection, raising concerns about its economic validity. The debate centers around the potential consequences of reversing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidies in Nigeria, a move intended to alleviate budgetary burdens but significantly increasing petrol prices. Discussions continue regarding whether restoring subsidies could provide much-needed relief or exacerbate economic instability in Nigeria.