The persistent fuel scarcity in the country continued throughout the two-day Christ-mas festivities in the country despite the National Assembly approval of President Goodluck Jonathan's request for additional N161.6 billion for subsidy payment ahead of the Yuletide.
Jonathan had in a request letter to the Senate and the House of Representatives asked for expeditious consideration of his request, saying he was seeking the additional fund to help maintain a steady flow of petroleum products, especially in the run up to the Christmas and New Year festivals.
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