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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.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price
Filling stations across the country have dropped fuel prices barely two days after Dangote Refinery reduced its rates. A market survey conducted by DAILY POST on Saturday showed that filling stations in Abuja and environs have adjusted their petrol prices. DAILY POST reports that this is the case with AA Rano, Ranoil, Nigerian Independent Petroleum [] Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
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.
Legit.ng
· Jun 23, 2026
Revealed: Why petrol prices are falling across Nigeria
Petrol prices in Nigeria drop as marketers reduce depot rates due to falling landing costs. Diesel prices also decline, highlighting a competitive petroleum market.
BOL News
· Jun 27, 2026
Govt committed to passing oil price relief to consumers: Ali Pervaiz Malik
Petrol traded between 90.36 and 98.35 per barrel last week. The post Govt committed to passing oil price relief to consumers: Ali Pervaiz Malik appeared first on BOL News.
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Related coverage for "Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too": Daily Post Nigeria — Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price. Vanguard News — Dangote effects another cut in petrol price. Legit.ng — Revealed: Why petrol prices are falling across Nigeria. BOL News — Govt committed to passing oil price relief to consumers: Ali Pervaiz Malik