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Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage

Heidi Alexander says part of answer to strait of Hormuz crisis is importing more fuel from US and west Africa A refinery in Nigeria accused of dismissing workers for joining a union has emerged as key to the UK government’s hopes of…

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The UK government is seeking to alleviate a jet fuel shortage by importing more fuel from the US and west Africa, particularly from a Nigerian refinery. The refinery in question has been accused of dismissing union members, which raises concerns about labor practices and potential disruptions to fuel supply. The UK's transport secretary has identified this refinery as a key component in addressing the jet fuel shortage, implying that securing a stable fuel supply from this source is crucial to meeting the country's energy needs.

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