NNPC Filling Stations Slash Petrol Pump Price in Lagos
- Petrol prices at NNPC filling stations in Lagos have changed again, bringing relief to Nigerians
- A new survey showed that NNPC's latest petrol pump price is N25 lower than its previous rate
- The changes come days after Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a new petrol price
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Petrol prices at filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) in Lagos have been adjusted downward again, bringing relief to motorists amid fluctuating fuel costs.
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A market survey conducted across several NNPC retail outlets in Lagos showed that the state oil firm has reduced its pump price by N25 to N815 per litre from the previous rate of N840.
Petrol attendants at NNPC filling station at Alfred Rewane Road, Ikeja, confirmed the new price to Legit.ng.
One of the attendants said:
“We started selling petrol at the new rate of N815 on Thursday. I’m not sure if it applies to all stations, but our boss made the adjustment.”
Checks at other retail outlets in Apapa and other areas in the states showed petrol price remained at N840 as at the time of writing, but it is expected to change.
Why new petrol price is expected
The drop in dollar rate and the recent decision by the Dangote refinery to slash its ex-depot price by N25 from N799 to N774 per litre are expected to bring changes.
The refinery surprised petrol importers when it communicated the price adjustment to marketers on Tuesday, February 10, noting that the new rate takes immediate effect.
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In a notice issued by its Group Commercial Operations Department, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE stated:
“This is to notify you of a change in our PMS gantry price from N799 per litre to N774 per litre.
“Additionally, please note that the PMS lifting bonus ended at 12:00 a.m. on 10th February 2026. The corresponding credit for volumes loaded from 2nd to 10th February 2026, within the stipulated volume thresholds earlier communicated, will be posted to your account statement. Thank you for your continued partnership"
Punch reports that the closure of the bonus window, alongside the price cut, signals a transition from volume-driven incentives to a more stable pricing regime as the refinery consolidates its domestic market presence.
Also, the Dangote refinery has announced that it has reached its full designed capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), marking what the company described as a historic milestone and making it the first refinery globally to achieve full nameplate capacity in a single train of that scale, Vanguard reports.
Dangote identifies those behind petrol import claims
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Dangote Refinery said it had identified individuals behind claims that it imported petrol into Nigeria. It described the allegations as misleading and deliberately propagated to undermine the country’s refining ambitions.
The refinery said it would disclose the identities and motives of those responsible “at the appropriate time” and pursue legal action against them.
The company accused them of benefiting from past “fraudulent financing transactions” linked to the repair of state-owned refineries.
Dangote refinery added the only petrol it supplies to the Nigerian market is Euro 5–compliant PMS, which undergoes quality testing before distribution.
Source: Legit.ng
