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Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Price to ₦995 per Litre Amid Global Oil Price Surge
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price to ₦995 per litre, marking a sharp increase of ₦221 in just four days amid rising global crude oil prices and shipping costs. The move signals further upward pressure on fuel prices nationwide, with retail petrol likely to surpass ₦1,050 per litre in many parts of Nigeria.
A senior refinery official confirmed the revision, stating that the price adjustment reflects recent fluctuations in international oil markets, crude oil replacement costs, and logistics expenses. The official said, “Yes, the price has been reviewed. The new gantry price is now ₦995 per litre.”
This hike follows an earlier increase this week when the refinery raised its ex-depot price from ₦774 to ₦874 per litre, meaning the cost of petrol from Dangote Refinery has risen nearly 29 per cent within four days. Updated pricing data on petroleumprice.ng confirmed the new benchmark for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.
The refinery temporarily halted truck-out operations early Friday, a move often preceding price adjustments, leaving marketers uncertain about future costs. Industry sources noted that this pause in loading activities indicated a likely price increase, which has now been confirmed.
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Refinery officials emphasised that petrol prices in Nigeria’s fully deregulated market are influenced by global crude oil prices, foreign exchange rates, and supply chain costs, and are not set arbitrarily. They added that the facility has absorbed about 20 per cent of rising costs to reduce the impact on the domestic market.
The development comes amid geopolitical tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict, which has pushed Brent crude prices above $84 per barrel, fueling additional cost pressures. Dangote Petroleum stated that it will prioritise domestic supply to help insulate Nigerians from global supply shocks.
Data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) shows that imported petrol remains cheaper than locally refined fuel, with landing costs at ₦809.37 per litre, compared to Dangote’s gantry price. Diesel prices reflect a similar trend, with Dangote diesel at ₦1,169.42 per litre versus ₦1,125.70 per litre for imports.
The latest price hike is expected to push retail petrol prices higher, further straining household budgets and increasing transport costs across the country. Consumers and businesses alike are bracing for a surge in energy costs as the ripple effects of the gantry price increase reach filling stations nationwide.
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