States along Nigeria's land borders are consuming more refined petroleum products, especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), than states with higher economic activity or Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), a trend that calls into question the country's efforts to combat petrol smuggling to neighboring countries. 

The consumption of energy, especially gasoline, is a key indicator of... for further reading, click on https://businessday.ng/energy/oilandgas/article/curious-case-of-less-viable-states-consuming-more-petrol/

Source: BusinessDay Newspaper                         May 3, 2021