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See latest petrol prices as marketer release changes, higher in Port Harcourt
Petrol marketers adjusted loading prices across Nigeria, with Port Harcourt recording the highest increase and Lagos remaining the most stable major depot market.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 10, 2026
Marketers give update on cooking gas price reduction in Nigeria
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has issued an important update on LPG, known as cooking gas, prices in Nigeria. The president of NALPGAM, Edu Inyang, said on Thursday that despite improved supply nationwide, cooking gas prices have yet to cool off as expected in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that cooking gas price [] Marketers give update on cooking gas price reduction in Nigeria
Legit.ng
· Jun 22, 2026
Revealed" See Nigerian refineries producing fuel apart from Dangote
Nigeria's diesel market shifts as modular refineries supply 648,000 litres daily, with Edo Refinery achieving 91.66 efficiency amidst import reliance challenges.
Vanguard News
· Jun 26, 2026
Marketers retain high petrol prices as crude oil crashes to pre-war level
By Obas Esiedesa Ediri Ejoh Oil marketers across Nigeria have continued to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, at elevated prices despite a sharp decline in global crude oil prices to levels recorded before the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. Brent crude, the international benchmark against which Nigeria’s oil is priced, fell [] The post Marketers retain high petrol prices as crude oil crashes to pre-war level 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.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 2, 2026
NGX Rebalances Key Market Indices
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced changes to several of its market indices following its half-year 2026 review. This is aimed at ensuring benchmarks remain accurate, transparent and reflective of current market conditions. The review, which took effect from the opening of trading on July 1, 2026, saw the addition and removal of companies [] The post NGX Rebalances Key Market Indices appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 8, 2026
EOG Resources: A Premium Oil Producer Trading At A Discount (Rating Upgrade)
EOG Resources: A Premium Oil Producer Trading At A Discount (Rating Upgrade)
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Harga minyak kukuh, Petronas perlu percepat pelaburan
PETALING JAYA: Harga minyak yang lebih kukuh kini menjadi pemangkin utama kepada Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) untuk menggerakkan semula pelaburan sektor huluan yang sebelum ini ditangguhkan, sekali gus mengurangkan justifikasi syarikat untuk terus mengambil pendekatan berhati-hati terhadap perbelanjaan modal. Menurut CIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd., gabungan harga minyak yang tinggi, aliran tunai yang lebih mantap serta ... Read more The post Harga minyak kukuh, Petronas perlu percepat pelaburan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Crude price fall: FCCPC frowns at exploitation in oil market, to sanction profiteers
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over findings from an ongoing surveillance of the downstream petroleum market suggesting undue exploitation of consumers. In its statement, FCCPC stated that a review of the gantry prices of local refiners, marketers, depot operators and retail outlet operators revealed token reductions in prices that The post Crude price fall: FCCPC frowns at exploitation in oil market, to sanction profiteers appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Libyan News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Brega: Launch of a direct distribution center for petroleum products in Qasr Bin Ghashir
Brega / Launch / Direct Distribution Center for Petroleum Products / Qasr Bin Ghashir
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
Why fuel prices haven’t fallen yet despite falling global oil prices
Fuel prices in Ghana are once again caught between global oil swings and the structure of domestic pricing. Crude markets have eased, but pump prices have not yet caught up. Earlier in the year, before tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States escalated, Ghanaian consumers were briefly seeing relief. Petrol was selling at about []
Bloomberg
· Jul 9, 2026
Fuel Prices Show Inflation Is Still a Risk for Markets
While oil prices have fallen, the cost of refined products like gasoline and diesel are proving to be much stickier.
India TV News
· Jul 1, 2026
Nayara Energy cuts petrol, diesel prices as crude oil remains stable, check new rates in your city
India's largest private fuel retailer, Nayara Energy, has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide network. The move marks the first reduction in retail fuel prices by any company amid easing tensions in West Asia, which has pulled down crude oil prices. Crude oil prices remain stable, trading around USD 70 per barrel.
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Related coverage for "See latest petrol prices as marketer release changes, higher in Port Harcourt": Daily Post Nigeria — Marketers give update on cooking gas price reduction in Nigeria. Legit.ng — Revealed" See Nigerian refineries producing fuel apart from Dangote. Vanguard News — Marketers retain high petrol prices as crude oil crashes to pre-war level. Jamaica Observer — Gas prices up $4.50, diesel up $2.44. Voice of Nigeria — NGX Rebalances Key Market Indices. Seeking Alpha — EOG Resources: A Premium Oil Producer Trading At A Discount (Rating Upgrade). Utusan Malaysia — Harga minyak kukuh, Petronas perlu percepat pelaburan. Dateline Nigeria — Crude price fall: FCCPC frowns at exploitation in oil market, to sanction profiteers. Libyan News Agency — Brega: Launch of a direct distribution center for petroleum products in Qasr Bin Ghashir. MyJoyOnline — Why fuel prices haven’t fallen yet despite falling global oil prices. Bloomberg — Fuel Prices Show Inflation Is Still a Risk for Markets. India TV News — Nayara Energy cuts petrol, diesel prices as crude oil remains stable, check new rates in your city