Petrol Prices Surge to N1,413/Litre in Maiduguri

As of April 2026, petrol prices in Maiduguri, Borno State, have reached N1,413 per litre, marking a significant increase attributed to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported that the maximum actual pump price in Maiduguri was N1,377.79 per litre, with the highest recorded price being N1,413.

Comparatively, other cities like Sokoto, Kano, and Abuja have lower prices, ranging from N1,318 to N1,400. The average petrol price across Nigeria was reported at N1,361.22 per dollar, with Brent crude oil prices at $120.55 per barrel.

The price spike follows a rise of N839 per litre since February due to disruptions in global oil transport. Despite high prices, domestic refining output has improved, particularly from Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which achieved an average capacity utilization of 99.12% in April, supplying 53.6 million litres per day to the domestic market.