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JUST IN: NNPCL REDUCES FUEL PRICE TO N910 PER LITRE

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced its retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N910 per litre from N935, a decrease of N25. The new price was observed at NNPCL retail outlets along Kubwa Express Way, Zone 4 Abuja, and Gudu, all in the Federal Capital Territory. The price drop has resulted in motorists flocking to NNPCL filling stations to take advantage of the reduced price. The latest price adjustment is part of the ongoing “price war” in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. MRS filling stations and other Dangote Refinery partners currently sell petrol for N910 per litre, while the 650,000-barrel refinery announced that its partners will sell petrol at N890 to N920 in Lagos, Abuja, and other parts of the country. Other filling stations sell petrol between N930 and N950 per litre, depending on the location. The NNPCL had reviewed its petrol retail price downwards to N935 per litre on April 20, 2025. The latest price drop is expected to bring some relief to motorists and other consumers.

DANGOTE REFINERY CUTS PETROL PRICE AGAIN, FORCES MARKET ADJUSTMENT

Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol loading price for the third time in 2025, lowering it from N825 to N815 per litre. This move has intensified competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, with oil marketers responding swiftly by sourcing products directly from the refinery. “This is a welcome development,” said an independent marketer in Lagos. “It gives us a competitive edge and provides some relief to consumers.” Industry analysts predict that the N10 price drop may force private fuel depots to follow suit to maintain market share. Already, depot prices in Lagos have adjusted, now ranging between N820 and N839 per litre to stay competitive. The landing cost of imported petrol has also decreased, dropping to N774.72 per litre as of Tuesday. This trend has led to speculation that pump prices could fall to around N800 per litre, offering potential relief to consumers. A source within the industry noted, “If this trend continues, we might see further reductions in both depot and pump prices, bringing some stability to the market.” Chinedu Ukadike, spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), confirmed the development, stating, “It is true. There is speculation that the price of importers’ products is now lower. That’s the reason for the price war.” Ukadike added, “It is the beauty of deregulation. Dangote has millions of litres and would not want any external force to take its market share. So, it would have forced price reduction.” Former Chairman of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) Adetunji Oyebanji emphasized the importance of competition in the industry, stating, “The only way to ensure that prices remain at the lowest level is to ensure very robust competition in the industry.” Oyebanji noted, “Prices are being forced down because imports are still being allowed to determine actual landing costs of gasoline.”