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Local petrol production hits 48m ltrs per day – FG
The federal government has disclosed that local production of petrol has moved from effectively zero in 2023 to about 48 million litres per day. The post Local petrol production hits 48m ltrs per day – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Malay Mail
· Jun 26, 2026
Azalina: Petronas fuel supply expected to remain stable until August
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Fuel supplies across the nationwide network of Petronas petrol stations are ex...
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.
Caucasian Knot
· Jun 23, 2026
Makhachkala residents and gas station owners reported fuel shortages and rising prices.
In Makhachkala, the price of gasoline has risen to 120 rubles at some gas stations. Meanwhile, limits on fuel purchases per customer have been introduced, and drivers are facing long lines, according to residents. Gas station owners explained that they are forced to purchase fuel from resellers at inflated prices due to problems with shipments from refineries.
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.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 26, 2026
Montreal gas prices remain high despite drop in oil prices
Motorists are not yet seeing relief at the pumps, even as global oil prices have fallen back to near pre-conflict levels following easing tensions in the Middle East. According to Quebec’s Régie de l’énergie, the average price of regular gasoline in the Montreal area remains 24 cents per litre higher than it was before the [] The post Montreal gas prices remain high despite drop in oil prices appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 3, 2026
OPEC Oil Output Increased Significantly in June, According to a Reuters Survey
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) raised production by 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd) compared to May, reaching a total of 19.43 million bpd. This rise followed a period of reduced output due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The survey found that Kuwait and Iran [] The post OPEC Oil Output Increased Significantly in June, According to a Reuters Survey first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
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Related coverage for "Local petrol production hits 48m ltrs per day – FG": Malay Mail — Azalina: Petronas fuel supply expected to remain stable until August. Legit.ng — Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too. Caucasian Knot — Makhachkala residents and gas station owners reported fuel shortages and rising prices.. Jamaica Observer — Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $2.44. CityNews Montreal — Montreal gas prices remain high despite drop in oil prices. Egypt Oil & Gas — OPEC Oil Output Increased Significantly in June, According to a Reuters Survey