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Dangote effects another cut in petrol price
As diesel prices rises across major depots By Udeme Akpan The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday trimmed its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ¦ 1 per litre, even as diesel prices climbed across several petroleum depots in Lagos, reflecting mixed trends in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. Meanwhile, the global [] The post Dangote effects another cut in petrol price appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Economic Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains
Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains
Legit.ng
· Jul 9, 2026
Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too
Dangote Refinery has cut petrol prices while diesel prices rise in Lagos. Global crude oil prices near 80 per barrel raise concerns for future fuel costs.
The Tico Times
· Jun 30, 2026
Costa Rica’s Ethanol Gasoline Plan Faces New Delay
Costa Rica’s plan to begin selling gasoline mixed with ethanol is still moving forward, but drivers may have to wait longer than expected before seeing the new fuel at service stations. The Ministry of Environment and Energy(MINAE), still intends to mix gasoline super with 10 ethanol as part of a broader effort to reduce vehicle [] The post Costa Rica’s Ethanol Gasoline Plan Faces New Delay appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
Eunews
· Jul 9, 2026
EU petrol and diesel prices surge over 10% in July from February
In Italy, the excise duty reductions—which had been extended several times—came to an end on 1 July: petrol now costs 9.4 per cent more (from e.655 to 1.810 per litre) and diesel has risen by 10.9 per cent (from 1.702 to 1.887), which is below the EU average for petrol
Vanguard News
· Jul 2, 2026
Dangote crashes petrol price to ₦1,075/litre, opens sales to all marketers
The refinery also aligned its coastal loading price at 1,075 per litre and suspended its consortium marketing arrangement, effectively opening petrol loading at its gantry to all qualified marketers. The post Dangote crashes petrol price to 1,075/litre, opens sales to all marketers appeared first on Vanguard News.
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 8, 2026
Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $2.44
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 9, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam.90-octane will be sold for 205.70 per litre after an increase of 4.50, while 87-octane will be sold for 198.28, an increase of 4.50.Automotive Diesel will be sold for 206.50 after a 2.44 increase, and ultra-low sulphur diesel will be sold for 222.08 per litre, up 3.06.Propane liquid petroleum will be sold for 75.82 per litre, down 0.25, and butane liquid petroleum will be sold for 84.79 per litre, up 0.25.Marketing companies and retailers will add their respective markups to these prices.
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Related coverage for "Dangote effects another cut in petrol price": The Economic Times — Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains . Legit.ng — Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too. The Tico Times — Costa Rica’s Ethanol Gasoline Plan Faces New Delay. Eunews — EU petrol and diesel prices surge over 10% in July from February. Vanguard News — Dangote crashes petrol price to ₦1,075/litre, opens sales to all marketers. Jamaica Observer — Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $2.44