Petrol Price Hits N1,150 as Dangote Refinery Hike Triggers Adjustment at Filling Stations
By Aboki Forex —
Nigerian filling stations have started adjusting petrol pump prices upward after Dangote Refinery raised its ex-gantry rate by N44 per litre. Mobil and Lado Oil now sell petrol at N1,150 per litre, while Ardova Plc and MRS have held steady at N1,120 for now.
Dangote Refinery Price Increase Takes Effect
Dangote Refinery raised its ex-gantry petrol price from N1,076 to N1,120 per litre, a N44 increase. The move followed the refinery's decision to adopt dollar-denominated pricing for petroleum products. According to PetroleumPriceNG, several Dangote-linked marketers have revised pump prices upward in response to the higher supply costs.
Mobil increased its petrol price to N1,150 per litre, up from N1,120. Lado Oil now sells at N1,150 per litre, compared to its previous price of N1,130. However, Ardova Plc and MRS have retained their petrol price at N1,120 per litre, offering temporary relief to consumers.
Depot Prices Climb on International Oil and Forex Pressures
Although Dangote Refinery has stated that the price increase is not directly linked to its shift to dollar-based pricing, depot operators have also raised rates. Earlier reports showed depot prices climbed by more than N100 per litre. This was driven by renewed tensions between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route through which about 20% of the world's oil supply passes.
The spike in international crude oil prices has forced marketers to review their landing costs and retail pricing.
Analysts Say Full Impact Yet to Hit Consumers
Energy policy analyst Osas Igho said the impact of the latest price increase has not been fully felt because many filling stations are still selling fuel purchased before the adjustment. 'Most filling stations are still dispensing old stocks, so the price difference is not so clear,' Igho said. He added that as existing inventories are exhausted, more filling stations are expected to revise pump prices upward over the next few days.
What This Means for Nigerians
The latest fuel price increases have renewed concerns over the rising cost of living. Industry analysts have urged the Federal Government to introduce temporary measures to cushion the impact of higher petrol prices on households and businesses. They warned that continued increases could worsen inflation and place additional pressure on transportation, food prices and other essential goods across the country.