A survey by DAILY POST correspondents on Thursday revealed that NNPCL retail outlets adjusted the pump price of petrol to N875 per litre, up from N839 implemented on Wednesday. The new price represents a N60 increase within one day, intensifying the financial pressure on consumers.
The latest adjustment was observed at NNPCL filling stations in parts of Abuja, including Gwarimpa, Kubwa Express, Wuse Zone 6, and Wuse Zone 4, among other locations in the Federal Capital Territory.
A filling station attendant, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the new price took effect on Thursday.
“We were informed last night (Wednesday), but we started selling at N875 per litre today. Before that, we sold at N839, which was already an increase from N815,” she said.
The state-owned oil company is not alone in the latest round of price increases. Other marketers, including Ranoil, Empire Energy, and several independent filling stations, have raised petrol prices to between N899 and N900 per litre across Abuja.
Meanwhile, MRS filling stations increased their pump price by N100, bringing it to N839 per litre. A manager at an MRS outlet in Abuja confirmed on Thursday that the station is currently selling at that rate.
The fresh hike comes just days after Dangote Refinery and depot owners raised ex-depot petrol prices to above N799 per litre, a move that has triggered widespread adjustments in retail fuel prices nationwide.
The repeated increases have heightened concerns among Nigerians, as higher fuel costs are expected to further drive up transportation fares, food prices, and the overall cost of living.
