A widening fuel price gap is driving many Nigerians toward cheaper petrol outlets, particularly those operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as customers increasingly avoid stations linked to Dangote Refinery due to higher pump prices.
A DAILY POST survey at MRS filling stations along the Kubwa Expressway and in Lugbe, Abuja, showed petrol selling for N945 per litre—N25 more than prices at nearby NNPCL and AA RANO stations, where fuel goes for N920 per litre.
An MRS station manager, who requested anonymity, confirmed that the price difference has caused a noticeable drop in patronage since November.
“Our patronage has dropped because our price is higher. Queues have reduced. Management directed that the pump price should be adjusted to N920, but it hasn’t been implemented yet,” he said, adding that staff hoped the review would be effected soon to restore sales.
National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, also acknowledged the challenges posed by unstable PMS pricing. He warned consumers not to focus solely on cheaper options, noting that unrealistic price reductions could worsen supply issues.
“We must stabilize PMS pricing. Nigerians should not be deceived by cheap prices. If pricing is not accurate, the impact will become evident in the coming weeks and months,” he cautioned.
NNPCL and several independent marketers have reportedly reduced petrol prices twice in the past two weeks, keeping pump prices in Abuja and surrounding areas within the N920–N945 band as of Monday, December 8, 2025.
Ex-depot prices also reflect disparities across suppliers, with Dangote Refinery at N826 per litre, Aiteo at N825, and MENJ at N835, among others.
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