NNPC cuts petrol price by N35 per litre in Lagos, N15 in Abuja
By Aboki Forex —
NNPC Limited has slashed petrol pump prices at its filling stations in Lagos and Abuja, with Lagos motorists getting the bigger cut. The state-owned company now sells petrol for N1,265 per litre in Lagos and N1,335 per litre in Abuja.
Industry analysts say the NNPC reductions could push other fuel marketers to lower their own pump prices to stay competitive.
Price cuts in Lagos and Abuja
A market survey showed that NNPC reduced its Lagos price by N35 per litre, from N1,300 to N1,265. In the Federal Capital Territory, the cut was N15 per litre, from N1,350 to N1,335.
The new prices have taken effect at several NNPC outlets across both cities.
MRS and AA Rano follow
MRS filling stations have also cut petrol prices. In Abuja, MRS stations in Kubwa and along the Lugbe Expressway reduced the pump price by N40 per litre, from N1,305 to N1,265.
AA Rano filling stations adjusted their prices in the FCT too, lowering petrol by N30 per litre from N1,330 to N1,300. Motorists in Abuja can now buy petrol for between N1,265 and N1,300 per litre at MRS and AA Rano stations, down from the previous N1,305 and N1,330.
Dangote refinery’s new pricing and delivery plan
The development comes as Dangote Petroleum Refinery introduced a free petrol delivery programme for fuel marketers across six Nigerian states. The product is priced at N1,075 per litre in the first phase of the initiative.
A notice issued by the refinery outlined the scheme as part of its Vision 2030 strategy to strengthen fuel supply logistics and improve access to petroleum products nationwide.
The announcement came days after the refinery opened the sale of petrol to all licensed marketers, ending its previous consortium marketing arrangement. Dangote had earlier lowered its ex-depot petrol price by more than N200 per litre since May 30, 2026. Its latest adjustment came on July 2, when the ex-depot price was reduced by N50 per litre, bringing it down from N1,125 to N1,075.
The company indicated that further reductions in petrol prices may be possible as it begins processing cheaper crude oil cargoes, which are expected to gradually replace higher-cost inventories in its production cycle.
For motorists and businesses, the latest cuts from NNPC and other marketers could lower transport and logistics costs if the trend spreads. The competition triggered by Dangote’s pricing may keep pressure on other fuel sellers to adjust downward.