Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reversed its recent dollar-pricing policy, resuming the sale of petrol in naira and setting a new ex-depot gantry price of ₦1,215 per litre. The decision, announced on Wednesday, provides a measure of relief to marketers and consumers by eliminating foreign exchange exposure that had complicated planning and squeezed margins for local …
The drop in global crude oil prices in recent weeks has triggered calls for a commensurate adjustment of fuel pump prices across Nigeria. This comes as retail prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, remain relatively high, currently trading between ₦1,155 and ₦1,300 per litre, sparking debates about the sustainability of the …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rolled out a major direct distribution strategy, providing free petrol delivery to six select states across Nigeria. In a statement via its X handle on Wednesday, the $20 billion refinery indicated that the free delivery scheme will start in Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, Abuja and Delta. It added that the scheme …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, cutting it by N50 per litre to N1,075, marking the fourth price cut by the refinery within a single month. The company confirmed the price cut in a statement released on Thursday, July 2. The …
The easing of crude oil prices in the international market has raised expectations of a significant drop in petrol pump prices across retail stations in Nigeria; however, consumers groan over what they consider a “token” adjustment in prices by marketers. Crude oil had surged to a peak of $120 per barrel following geopolitical tensions in …
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called for a reduction in petrol prices to reflect the recent drop in global crude oil costs. Brent crude oil fell to about $78 per barrel. This followed a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which is expected to normalize oil exports through …
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has further reduced the gantry price of its premium motor spirit (petrol) from ₦1,275 to ₦1,250 per litre, bringing relief to Nigerian consumers. This latest adjustment, which represents a 25 per litre price cut, takes effect Saturday, May 30, 2026, according to a report by Petroleumprice.ng, quoting a refinery source. The …
In a major shift for global energy trade, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery emerged as the world's single largest exporter of jet fuel in April 2026. This was revealed in a recent S&P Global Energy report. According to the S&P Global Commodities at Sea data, the facility was able to surpass all other global exporters by …
As global crude oil prices surge above $100 per barrel following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Nigerian households and businesses are bracing for a prolonged period of economic pain. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route through which about 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supply passes daily, has …
Nigeria is currently ranked among countries with relatively low petrol prices globally. According to GlobalPetrolPrices.com, the average price of petrol, also known as gasoline, around the world as of April 13, 2026, is $USD1.50 per litre. Data published by the oil and gas analytical firm indicates that Nigeria is currently ranked 23rd ($0.90 per litre) …
