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Nigerians lament as Dangote, PETROAN cite global crude prices for fuel hike

Dangote Refinery and Petroleum Products Marketers have shifted the blame for the recent premium motor spirit price hike to global crude oil prices as Nigerians lament its impact.
This comes as Nigerians express concerns over the effects of the latest fuel price hike.
On Friday, Nigerians woke up to a fresh PMS price nationwide.
Accordingly, the $20 billion Dangote Refinery raised its ex-depot prices from N899.50 per litre to N950 per litre, representing a N50 or 5 percent price hike.
Thereafter, the retail price of petrol rose to between N970 and N1,150 from N935 and N1,100 per litre.
Particularly, in filling stations with direct petrol sale partnerships with Dangote Refinery, such as MRS filling stations, PMS is sold at N970 per litre, up from N935.
Retailer outlets of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited now sell petrol at N999 per litre, up from N965.
In contrast, other filling station outlets sell petrol between N1,040 and N1,150 nationwide.
Dangote Refinery, PETROAN shift blame
Reacting to the latest price hike, Dangote Refinery, in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chijiena, explained that it is due to a significant surge in the global prices of crude.
According to the 650,000-barrels-per-day facility, the rise in domestic petrol prices is linked to Brent crude’s price hike to $82 per barrel from $70.
Dangote Refinery, however, noted that it has absorbed 50 percent of the cost increases in the international oil market.
The company added that the retail price of its petrol would have risen to between N1,150 and N1,200 per litre in some locations, compared to the current price of N970 per litre.
“We wish to clarify that the recent adjustment in our ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices.
As crude remains the primary input in the production of PMS, any fluctuation in its international price inevitably impacts the cost of the finished product.
“At Dangote Petroleum Refinery, we recognize the critical importance of affordable fuel for all Nigerians, and we remain committed to offering the best value with guaranteed quality to our customers.
While we have made a 5% adjustment to our ex-depot price from N899.50 to N950 per litre, it is important to note that this increase is considerably lower than the 15% rise in global crude oil prices, which has seen Brent Crude rise from $70 to $82 in a matter of days, in addition to the premium for Nigerian crude (approximately $3 per barrel) in international markets.
Furthermore, Dangote Refinery has maintained the single-point mooring (SPM) ex-vessel price at N895 per litre.
All our partners, including Ardova, Heyden, and MRS Holdings, will offer petrol to Nigerians at a retail price of N970 per litre nationwide.
We have absorbed the increased logistics costs to guarantee uniform pricing across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“Dangote Refinery has absorbed approximately 50% of the cost increases in the international oil market.
This is due to our unwavering commitment to quality and affordability, as well as the ownership of the refinery by Nigerians, which remains central to our mission.
If Dangote Refinery were to pass on the entire increase in the price of crude oil to the market, the retail price of PMS would be approximately N1,150 to N1,200 per litre in some locations, compared to the current price of N970 per litre.”
On their part, PETROAN, in a statement by its spokesperson, Joseph Obele, also blamed global oil prices for the recent hike in fuel prices.
Quoting the National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, the association noted that international crude oil prices would inevitably affect domestic costs.
“It’s no longer funny; even retail outlet owners are affected by this up-and-down dwindling of prices. It affects our business.”
“Our selling rate always reflects our buying rate. Our members shouldn’t be blamed for the current increase; it’s an external factor,” he stated.
Nigerians lament
Nigerians have bemoaned the latest fuel price hike.
Reacting, the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress Political Commission, Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, said the fresh fuel price hike will affect the already high prices of foodstuff and transportation fares.
“This pump price hike will not only affect foodstuff and fares. There is also the problem of inflation and the value of the naira to contend with,” he stated.
Suleiman Abubakar, a resident of Abuja, said the coming days would be more difficult for Nigerians due to the latest fuel price hike.
“The coming days will be difficult for Nigerians. With the latest fuel hike, food items and transportation are bound to increase.
It is painful that Dangote and petrol marketers are blaming crude oil prices, leaving Nigerians to contend with their fate,” he stated.
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Afreximbank Strengthens Dangote Refinery with US$1.35 Billion Loan
“This refinancing strengthens our balance sheet and accelerates with ease the refinery’s supply of high-quality refined petroleum products across Africa, ” said Aliko Dangote.

• Aliko Dangote and Benedict Oramah
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has contributed US$1.35 billion of the US$4 billion syndicated financing arrangement for Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) to refinance the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex.
Commenting on the development, Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of Board of Directors at Afreximbank, said:“With this landmark deal, we once again demonstrate that Africa’s development can only be meaningfully financed from within.
“It is only when African institutions lead the way that others can follow.
The journey to utilise African resources for its own economic transformation is well underway.
Through the Bank’s funding support, we are enhancing the capacity of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Ltd to produce and supply high quality refined petroleum products to the Nigerian market, as well as for export to the entire continent and the world. Our energy security is in sight.”
Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, added:“Afreximbank’s contribution to this milestone financing underscores our shared vision to industrialize Africa from within.
“This refinancing strengthens our balance sheet and accelerates with ease the refinery’s supply of high-quality refined petroleum products across Africa, ” said Aliko Dangote.
Afreximbank acted as the Mandated Lead Arranger, for the syndication.
This financing— one of the largest syndicated loans in recent African financial markets—will refinance capital expended on constructing
The financing alleviates initial operational expenditures and enhances DIL’s balance sheet, supporting its continued growth trajectory.
Afreximbank contributed US$1.35 billion, the largest share among participating banks, underscoring its commitment to large-scale infrastructure that advances Africa’s industrialization, energy security, and intra-African trade.
Since operations at the refinery complex began in February 2024, Afreximbank has continued to support the Dangote Refinery by providing key financing solutions—for crude supply and product offtake—ensuring uninterrupted operations and reinforcing its role in Africa’s most significant refining intervention.
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Marketers, Retailers fight dirty as Fuel price nears N1,000 per litre in Nigeria

Petroleum product marketers and retailers are trading blame as the premium motor spirit pump price nears N1,000 per litre in Nigeria.
On Monday, it was reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets across the country increased fuel prices.
In Abuja, Nasarawa, and Kogi states, the NNPCL petrol pump price jumped by N65 per litre to N955 per litre on Monday from N890 dispensed at the weekend.
IPMAN, PETROAN give reasons for fuel price increase:
The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria has been blamed on several reasons, including the fall in global crude oil price, the exchange rate, the Dangote Refinery, and the Depot Owners petrol ex-depot price increase.
While the Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria blamed the exchange rate for the latest fuel price hike, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria blamed Dangote Refinery’s pricing system.
The spokesman of IPMAN and the National President of PETROAN, Chinedu Ukadike and Billy Gillis-Harry, respectively, made these perspectives known in separate interviews on Monday.
Ukadike partly attributed the recent fuel price hike to forces of demand and supply in a deregulated downstream oil industry.
He noted that the latest price adjustment is not unconnected to price reviews at petrol depots and the Dangote Refinery.
“Fuel prices went up due to forces of demand and supply.
Supplying Depots and Dangote Refinery have increased their ex-depot petrol prices.
“The cost of the Dollar is the reason for the price hike for depot owners.
“For Dangote Refinery, I can’t say categorically, but it may not be unconnected to the price of crude oil; you know the plant imports the bulk of its crude oil.
“As of Friday, Dangote Refinery is N858 per litre, NIPCO (N870), Aiteo (855), and Ranoil (N865),” he said.
On his part, Gillis-Harry blamed the Dangote Refinery pricing mechanism for the latest fuel price hike.
“We should be looking at proper fuel pricing because what the Dangote Refinery is doing is not proper pricing,” he said.
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Expectations High For Nigeria’s First Policy Ministerial Quarterly Briefing
In May 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the ‘Nigeria First’ policy, a bold assertion of economic sovereignty to reshape Nigeria’s financial priorities.

*Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment
The first three months of the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First Policy” directive ended with stakeholders expecting Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, to update the business community, especially Nigerian manufacturers on how well the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have complied with the Patronage of quality made in Nigeria products.
In May 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the ‘Nigeria First’ policy, a bold assertion of economic sovereignty to reshape Nigeria’s financial priorities.
This policy emphasises the promotion of domestic goods and services, particularly within government procurement and public sector activities.Its core objectives are to strengthen Nigeria’s local industries, reduce import dependence, and accelerate industrialisation through import substitution.
Following the enthusiasm surrounding the policy, the Minister stated during an appearance on Channels TV that her ministry would conduct quarterly performance evaluations of all MDAs based on their adherence to the Nigeria First Policy, emphasising the importance of buying made-in-Nigeria goods and services.
She noted that compliance with the policy will now be integrated into performance metrics for the President’s Central Coordinating Delivery Unit.
Oduwole asserted, “This compliance will be continuously monitored. As a major player in the economy, the government must lead by example by boosting local production and decreasing reliance on imports.
“She outlined three main areas where the policy will be implemented: focusing on local procurement, ensuring that all local options are considered before exploring foreign alternatives, and improving regulatory and bureaucratic processes to support local enterprises.
The Minister expressed that her ministry’s performance aligns with the President’s directives, with the overarching goal of fostering both domestic and foreign investment to enhance productivity, trade, and export growth.
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