The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the new price increase in the pump price of petrol across the country.The Congress made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by its President, Joe Ajaero, and made available to newsmen.

The Nigerian Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (NNPCL) on Tuesday morning, reportedly directed an increase in its pump price of between ₦568 – ₦617 per litre to ₦855 – ₦897 per litre, depending on the area.Although, the company had denied issuing the directive, checks at NNPCL retail stations in Abuja reflected the new price of ₦897 per litreAjaero also recalled the assurances given to the Congress by the leadership of the National Assembly on the reversal of the 250% electricity tariff hike.

He said, instead of the promised reversal, the rate has since been jerked up further, putting more Nigerians and businesses in jeopardy.In addition to the reversal of the increased petrol pump price and electricity tariff, the NLC called for the release of all those incarcerated or being prosecuted for participating or purportedly participated in the recent #Endbadgovernance protest.Ajaero said the Congress also demanded a halt in the indiscriminate arrest and detention of citizens on trumped-up charges.