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Markets dismiss opposition subsidy return plans as lacking credibility

International and domestic investors have not factored opposition proposals to restore fuel subsidies into their calculations, suggesting they view such plans as unserious.

Capital markets and international investors have largely dismissed opposition politicians' plans to reverse fuel subsidy removal, according to Oyedele. He said both domestic and international markets have not priced in the proposed return of subsidies, reflecting their assessment that opposition proposals lack seriousness.

The stance indicates market confidence in the current government's commitment to subsidy removal policy. Oyedele's remarks suggest that investors view opposition plans as unlikely to be implemented if those politicians come to power.