Here is the latest, up-to-date breakdown of petrol prices across Nigeria as of Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
The fuel pricing landscape is showing mixed reactions.
While the Dangote Petroleum Refinery recently slashed its ex-gantry price to ₦1,250 per litre (down from ₦1,275), pump prices at retail outlets nationwide still hover between ₦1,280 and ₦1,350 per litre depending on the location and the marketer.
Average Pump Price by Major Marketers
Independent and major oil marketers have adjusted their pricing slightly following the refinery cuts, though variations remain visible across different stations:
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NNPC Retail Outlets: ₦1,305 per litre
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MRS Stations: ₦1,286 per litre
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NIPCO & Heyden: ₦1,290 per litre
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SGR Stations: ₦1,297 per litre
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Mobil: ₦1,310 per litre
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Asharami: ₦1,320 per litre
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Independent Marketers (Varying Outlets): Up to ₦1,350 per litre
Regional Price Breakdown
Due to logistics and transportation costs from the major depots, prices fluctuate significantly by region:
1. Lagos & South-West
Lagos and surrounding states maintain the lowest average rates due to proximity to supply depots and the Dangote refinery.
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NNPC Outlets: ₦1,280 – ₦1,300 per litre
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Independent Stations: ₦1,286 – ₦1,320 per litre
2. Abuja & North-Central
Prices edge slightly higher as you move into the Federal Capital Territory and neighboring states.
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NNPC Outlets: ₦1,305 – ₦1,320 per litre
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Independent Stations: ₦1,325 – ₦1,340 per litre
3. South-East & South-South
States across the South-East and South-South regions are seeing highly variable rates depending on the availability of products at local private depots.
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Average Pump Price: ₦1,310 – ₦1,350 per litre
4. Northern Region (North-East & North-West)
Logistics costs continue to push prices toward the higher end of the spectrum in the far north.
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Average Pump Price: ₦1,330 – ₦1,360 per litre
Associated Energy Products
Alongside premium motor spirit (PMS), diesel has also recorded a slight price drop across major filling stations:
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Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel): Selling between ₦1,750 and ₦1,800 per litre (down from the previous ₦1,900 range following Dangote’s slash to ₦1,700 at the gantry).
Market Summary: While Dangote’s steady domestic production continues to exert downward pressure on wholesale prices, retail stations are trickling down the reductions slowly as they clear out older, high-cost stock.
