Imported Petrol Now Cheaper Than Dangote Refinery's Price as Crude Oil Drops
By Aboki Forex —
The cost of importing petrol into Nigeria has fallen sharply, undercutting the price at Dangote Refinery. New data from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) shows the landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) dropped to N1,117 per litre as of June 4, 2026. That is N133 lower than Dangote Refinery's gantry price of N1,250 per litre.
Global crude decline fuels price gap
The price drop follows a decline in global crude oil prices. Brent crude fell by 2.88% to $94.99 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped 3.32% to $92.83 per barrel. Analysts linked the fall to optimism over ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon, which could ease tensions in the Middle East and protect the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
MEMAN estimated the exchange rate for fuel imports at N1,366.85 per dollar, based on the official foreign exchange rate at the time of calculation.
Diesel and aviation fuel also cheaper
Other petroleum products also recorded lower landing costs. Diesel dropped to N1,470 per litre, compared to Dangote Refinery's price of N1,700 per litre. Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK) fell to N1,426 per litre, while Dangote's price remains N1,650 per litre.
What this means for pump prices
The decline in landing costs could lead to lower pump prices if marketers pass on the savings. But industry experts warn that exchange rate volatility, logistics costs, and distribution margins will continue to shape retail prices. The price gap between imported and locally refined petrol may also intensify competition in the downstream sector, as marketers seek cheaper supply options.
This development comes days after Dangote Refinery cut its ex-depot petrol price from N1,275 to N1,250 per litre. However, the refinery has since reversed that trend, adjusting prices upward in response to renewed volatility in global oil markets.