The petrol price situation has stabilized this Monday, April 13, 2026, following a week of high-stakes “price drama” and global market volatility.
After briefly touching record highs due to Middle East tensions, prices have eased at major outlets following a de-escalation in global crude markets.
Here is the current breakdown of what you’ll find at the pumps today:
Current Pump Prices (Average per Litre)
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NNPC Retail Stations: ₦1,040 – ₦1,081 (Still the most affordable, but expect small queues).
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Major Marketers (Total, MRS, Mobil): ₦1,075 – ₦1,250 (Varies based on location and proximity to depots).
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Independent Marketers: ₦1,300 – ₦1,500 (Prices remain high in the North and remote areas due to “landing cost” factors).
The Dangote “Price Reversal” Gist
There was massive confusion last week when reports went viral that Dangote Refinery had hiked prices to ₦1,275. However, following a sharp 13% drop in global Brent crude prices, the refinery officially rolled back that move.
Confirmed Official Pricing:
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Gantry Price (Depot): ₦1,200 per litre (Reversed from the temporary ₦1,275 hike).
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Coastal Price: ₦1,153 per litre.
Refinery officials stated: “We are maintaining our existing price and have not implemented any new pricing for our customers.” They clarified that the earlier adjustment was a temporary reaction to global crude benchmarks which have since stabilized.
Why Prices Aren’t Uniform Yet
While Dangote has kept its price steady at ₦1,200, retail prices differ because of logistics:
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The Lagos Factor: Stations close to the Lagos depots are selling for around ₦1,050 – ₦1,100.
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The North-West “Outcry”: In states like Jigawa and Zamfara, prices are still hitting ₦1,500 at independent stations. Marketers there argue that with diesel prices at ₦1,950, the cost of trucking fuel to the North is keeping pump prices high.
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NNPC Intervention: NNPC Limited continues to supply its stations at a slightly subsidized rate of ₦1,081 in Abuja and ₦1,040 in Lagos to prevent a total market runaway.
