Nigeria, April 16 -- The warning was issued in a letter dated April 14, 2026, signed by the President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Abdulmunaf Sarina, and addressed to the Executive Secretary of the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), Mr. Clement Isong. The correspondence was also copied to top government officials, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to the AON, the price of Jet A1 has jumped from about N900 per liter as of February 28 to over N3,300 per liter, an increase of more than 300 percent.

The association described the situation as "unsustainable," warning that airlines may be forced into a nationwide shutdown if urgent action is not taken.

"This is our final plea. If the curren...