Petrol Prices Surge Nationwide After Dangote Rate Change

On August 26, 2026, petrol prices at depots across Nigeria rose significantly after Dangote announced new rates. In Lagos, MRS recorded the highest price at N1,207 per litre, following a N15 increase.
Pinnacle saw the largest single increase of N17, reaching N1,203 per litre. Other depots like Nipco, Bono, and Pivot also reported increases to N1,203, while African Terminal and Integrated rose to N1,202.
In Port Harcourt, Masters, Sigmund, and T.S.L. increased their prices by N15 to N1,230 per litre. Rain Oil in Warri climbed N15 to N1,230, and Northwest and Soroman each raised their prices by N20 to N1,230.
Overall, prices ranged from N1,202 in Lagos to N1,230 in Port Harcourt, Calabar, and Warri, indicating a disparity in petrol supply costs across major Nigerian markets. Earlier reports indicated that the Petroleum Refinery began delivering fuel in six states at no delivery cost to enhance distribution.
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