Monrovia, Sept. 10 -- The Government of Liberia's decision to impose a new petroleum pricing structure has sparked heated debate among lawmakers and the public, with critics warning of dire consequences for Liberian-owned businesses and jobs, while others argue the move will strengthen state revenues and improve oversight.

Representative Musa Hassan Bility (District #7, Nimba County) described the measure as a "harmful maneuver" that risks crippling locally owned petroleum terminals and undermining Liberian entrepreneurship in the energy sector.

"The intent of Government's action is to divert money away from Liberian terminal operators and redirect to LPRC, with the intent to weaken Liberian ownership, silence Liberian innovation," Bili...