10 Depot Owners Increase Petrol Prices by N80, Dangote’s Refinery Offers Cheaper Rate

• Petrol prices at filling stations could change soon as depot owners adjust prices above ₦900 amid a rise in crude oil prices
• New data show that at least 10 depots across the country are advertising petrol to marketers at above N900.
• Despite the increase by its competitors, Dangote Refinery has reduced its price by N2 for marketers buying directly from the refinery

Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.

At least 10 depot owners across Nigeria have increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to above N900 per litre.

The price shift, which is about N80, represents a significant jump compared to recent prices that ranged between N850 and N880 per litre in most depots.

The new prices have raised fresh concerns that retail pump prices at filling stations are likely to change again.

Why petrol prices rise at depots

The price increase has been coming since the Iran-Israel conflict escalated, which has led to changes in crude oil prices

A report from the Research Department of Coronation Merchant Bank shows that brent crude recorded a significant 11.67% week-on-week gain last week its strongest performance in years closing at $74.23 per barrel.

This recovery reduced Brent’s year-to-date decline to -0.55%, compared to -10.95% recorded the previous week.

The projected average price of Brent crude for 2025 is now $75.08 per barrel, marking a 5.98% drop from the 2024 average of $79.86 per barrel.

In a similar trend, Bonny Light crude(Nigeria crude grade) climbed by 12.86% to $77.73 per barrel, maintaining a $3.50 premium over Brent.

The changes in global crude oil prices have a direct effect on fuel prices in Nigeria, as some marketers still import, and Dangote Refinery also sources crude from abroad.

10 depots sell petrol above N900

Data reviewed from Petroleumprice.ng on Tuesday, June 17 show that Fynefield depot is now has the highest petrol price in Nigeria, selling at N930 per litre.

Mainland, Alkanes, Sigmund, and Ever depots follow closely, each pricing petrol at N920 per litre.

In Delta State, Rainoil’s depot in Warri, as well as Prudent at Oghara and Matrix depot, have all set their price at N910 per litre.

In Lagos, Rainoil has adjusted its price to N900 per litre, while TSL depot is selling at N896.

The new price increases at these key depots are likely to lead to new retail pricing, as filling station owners are expected to adjust their pump prices to cover costs and maintain profit margins.

There are real fears that the trend could push retail prices closer to N1,000 per litre in some states, particularly in the North, where logistics and transport costs are higher.

Dangote price still lower

Meanwhile, Dangote Refinery continues to offer one of the most competitive rates in the market, with petrol sold at N838 per litre a drop from N840 per litre last week.

Other depots maintaining relatively lower prices include Aiteo and First Royal, both also at N838, alongside Pinnacle, Emadeb, and Swift, each selling at N845 per litre.

Dangote partners sell fuel cheaper than NNPC

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that major downstream players lifting products from the Dangote Refinery reduced their pump prices below the rate offered by the NNPC.

The new prices are expected to reignite competition, giving consumers more options for cheaper petrol.

A breakdown of the prices shows that Dangote’s partners now offer the most affordable petrol in Nigeria.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng