NNPCL: We Introduced ₦66 Fuel Discount Before FG’s Announcement

NNPCL: We Introduced ₦66 Fuel Discount Before FG’s Announcement

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said it introduced a ₦66-per-litre petrol discount on October 1, before the Federal Government announced a separate fuel price-relief measure aimed at cushioning Nigerians against rising petrol prices.

The national oil company said the initial discount was introduced to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary and would remain in effect until October 31, 2026, at NNPC Retail filling stations nationwide.

NNPCL’s clarification followed the Federal Government’s announcement of a 30-day petrol discount arrangement on October 8, under which the company’s retail arm would temporarily forgo its profit margin and sell petrol at cost to provide relief to consumers.

In a statement issued on Friday, October 9, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, said the company’s earlier discount was a customer-relief initiative and should not be interpreted as a restoration of petrol subsidy.

“Before the announcement, NNPC Limited had introduced a sales discount on 1 October 2026 to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. This will now continue until 31 October 2026 across NNPC Retail stations nationwide,” the company said.

NNPCL explained that the initiative was designed to ease the financial pressure on motorists and other customers amid rising global crude oil prices and their impact on domestic petrol costs.

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The company stressed that the discount applied to its retail outlets and did not establish a uniform petrol price nationwide or change the market-based pricing framework governing petroleum products.

It also urged Nigerians not to confuse the temporary price reduction with the return of the fuel subsidy regime, which the Federal Government ended in May 2023.

The Federal Government’s separate intervention, announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, provides for NNPC Retail to forgo its retail profit margin for an initial 30-day period. Public transport operators are to receive priority under the arrangement.

The government has maintained that the new measure is not a subsidy because the discount is to be absorbed through NNPC Retail’s profit margin rather than funded by public revenue.

NNPCL said it would continue working with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to help cushion the impact of elevated fuel prices on households, businesses and the wider economy.

The clarification comes amid mounting concern over petrol prices and transportation costs, which have increased the financial burden on Nigerian households and businesses.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to reliable fuel supply, responsible customer service and clear communication about the scope and duration of its pricing initiatives.

NNPCL: We Introduced ₦66 Fuel Discount Before FG’s Announcement