Despite pointing out that diesel is still more expensive in other regions of Europe, a white tourist travelling through Nigeria has caused controversy online by characterising the country’s fuel prices as high compared to what many people would anticipate.

In a widely shared video, the traveller described his experience filling up his car at a filling station in Nigeria.

He compared the local diesel price with European rates and stated the cost was significant when considered considering Nigeria’s income levels.

The traveller first enquired about the cost of the pump while getting ready to fill up his car.

“Very curious what the prices for fuel are in Nigeria because we have to fill up this big boy (car) here and here we have I think the price per litre is 1,300. That’s one US dollar per litre but we are tanking diesel. Let’s see how much goes in here.”

After being informed of the diesel price, he realised it was higher than he initially thought.

“How much is for one litre? 1,700. Oh, okay. Oh, here it doesn’t say anything.”

He later clarified the actual pump price after checking the display.

“Oh, wow. Oh, so diesel is 1,730. I’m sorry, I didn’t understand that lovely lady.”

Although he admitted that petrol is normally more expensive in Europe, the tourist contended that Nigeria’s economic realities make the expense important for locals.

“That’s like $1.20 per litre. I think that’s pretty expensive when it comes to Nigeria. I mean in Europe which is probably like more than double the price but we cannot compare European prices with prices here in Nigeria.”

“For Nigerian standards I think that’s pretty damn expensive.”

As the litres and total amount increased on the pump, he reacted to the growing bill.

“Wow, 41, 42 litres already goes in. 72,000 already. That sounds like a lot of money.”

Before completing the transaction, he made a joke about the big bundle of cash while counting naira notes to settle the payment.

“Done. Finally done paying. It took like five minutes.”