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See fresh petrol prices at the depots amid new global crude costs

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July 12, 2026

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See fresh petrol prices at the depots amid new global crude costs

Nigeria faces petrol price hikes amid heightened Middle East tensions affecting global oil markets. Depot prices rise by 0.46, risking increased transport costs.

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Legit.ng

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· 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.

NDTV

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· Jun 23, 2026

Petrol, Diesel Prices On June 23: Check New City-Wise Fuel Rates

Fuel prices in India depend on several factors, with global crude oil prices being the most significant as crude is the primary raw material used to produce petrol and diesel.

Vanguard News

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· 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.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

FCCPC Probes Fuel Pricing Amid Consumer Exploitation Concerns

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has raised concerns over what it described as possible consumer exploitation in the downstream petroleum sector. This follows findings that reductions in fuel prices have not reflected the sharp decline in global crude oil prices. READ ALSO: FCCPC Seals Firms Over Consumer Protection Violations Allegations The Commission, in [] The post FCCPC Probes Fuel Pricing Amid Consumer Exploitation Concerns appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Jamaica Observer

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· 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.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 4, 2026

Cooking gas price reduction update in Nigeria

The prices of liquefied petroleum gas, known as cooking gas, have continued to fall across parts of Nigeria after weeks of upsurge due to supply constraints. Checks across cooking gas retail outlets in Abuja showed that they have dropped by between N1450 and N1500 per kilogram from N1700 at AA Shafa and Ranoil in Dutse [] Cooking gas price reduction update in Nigeria

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Related coverage for "See fresh petrol prices at the depots amid new global crude costs": Legit.ng — Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too. NDTV — Petrol, Diesel Prices On June 23: Check New City-Wise Fuel Rates. Vanguard News — Dangote effects another cut in petrol price. Voice of Nigeria — FCCPC Probes Fuel Pricing Amid Consumer Exploitation Concerns. Jamaica Observer — Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $2.44. Daily Post Nigeria — Cooking gas price reduction update in Nigeria