NNPCL Cuts Abuja Petrol Price by N75 to N1,260 a Litre as Dangote Lowers Depot Rate
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Updated · msmeafricaonline.com · Jun 23
NNPCL Cuts Abuja Petrol Price by N75 to N1,260 a Litre as Dangote Lowers Depot Rate
3 articles · Updated · msmeafricaonline.com · Jun 23
Summary
NNPCL stations in Abuja have cut petrol pump prices to N1,260 per litre from N1,335, with the new rate already posted at outlets on Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6 and Zone 4.
The N75 reduction followed Dangote Refinery’s move seven days earlier to lower its gantry price to N1,175 per litre, easing supply costs across the downstream market.
Independent marketers have also trimmed prices, with MRS and other Abuja filling stations now selling petrol at about N1,241 to N1,300 per litre.
Lower fuel costs could ease transport, logistics and generator expenses for small businesses, while traders watch for broader nationwide price cuts and consumer relief.
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N75/Litre Petrol Price Cut in Abuja: Global Peace and Dangote Refinery Spark Market Shift
Overview
In June 2026, Abuja saw immediate petrol price reductions after the NNPCL announced a N75 per litre cut, bringing prices down to around N1166–N1225 per litre. This drop followed strategic moves by the Dangote Refinery and was part of a broader trend driven by a peace deal between the United States and Iran, which eased Middle East tensions. As a result, global crude oil prices fell sharply, especially after the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. These combined global and local actions are restoring market stability and providing much-needed relief to Nigerian consumers.