Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Nigeria: Findings and recommendations

This report analyzes the gendered impact of kerosene subsidies and their subsequent removal in Nigeria, utilizing secondary data, focus group discussions, and surveys of 1,000 households conducted in 2017. It concludes that the subsidy systemSS了一個स्तानाer0.111 fatherLagos and Imo are highlighted as specific areas where women's coping mechanisms and preferences for energy sources were dyingestic0. The report argues against the reinstatement of kerosene subsidies, suggesting that funds0

• Kerosene subsidies in Nigeria were ineffective for poor women because none of the surveyed households were able to purchase fuel at the official price; instead, they paid between two and six times the official sales price.
• The removal of the kerosene subsidy in 2016 negatively impacted women, as they are generally responsible for paying for kerosene and firewood. In rural areas, women had fewer financial strategies to cope with price increases and shifted toward using inferior fuels, specifically firewood.
• Surveyed households did not prioritize energy subsidies over other forms of government support, instead favoring jobs, health, financial support, and education.
• The report recommends against returning to kerosene subsidies and suggests interim financing for clean-burning cookstoves to reduce indoor air pollution for low-income women. Long-term recommendations include investments in renewable energy, electrification infrastructure, women's education, and affordable energy pricing.

APA

Merrill,, C. B. Z. I.-O. A. (2020). Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Nigeria: Findings and recommendations. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/gender-and-fossil-fuel-subsidy-reform-nigeria-findings-and-recommendations

Chicago

Merrill,, Christopher Beaton,Anna Zinecker,Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri,Temitope Adeyinka,Laura. Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Nigeria: Findings and recommendations. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2020. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/gender-and-fossil-fuel-subsidy-reform-nigeria-findings-and-recommendations.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{merrill2020gender, author = {Merrill,, Christopher Beaton,Anna Zinecker,Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri,Temitope Adeyinka,Laura}, title = {{Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Nigeria: Findings and recommendations}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2020}, month = feb, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/gender-and-fossil-fuel-subsidy-reform-nigeria-findings-and-recommendations}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }