Filling Stations Release New Petrol Prices as Dangote Raises Rate to N1,350
Petrol prices in Nigeria have surged to N1,395 per litre following a series of price hikes by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The increase has caused financial strain for motorists, though some independent stations have yet to adopt the new rates.
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Rising fuel costs significantly impact the cost of living and transportation in Nigeria, reflecting broader economic instability.
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Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng , covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
Nigerian motorists are facing another round of financial pressure after petrol prices climbed to as high as N1,395 per litre following a fresh increase by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Checks on Saturday, September 12, 2026, showed that several filling stations had adjusted their pump prices in response to the refinery’s decision to raise its petrol gantry price from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre.
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