Dangote slashes petrol price to ₦840 per litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from ₦880 to ₦840 per litre.
This was confirmed on Monday night by the Group’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina.
Chiejina said, “PMS price has been reduced from ₦880 to ₦840 per litre effective 30th June.”
The price cut comes just weeks after the refinery raised the product’s cost due to a global surge in crude oil prices triggered by the Israel-Iran conflict and the uncertainty surrounding the bombing of the three Iranian nuclear facilities by the US President Donald Trump.
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During that period, crude oil prices rose to nearly $80 per barrel with experts already projecting it to reach $130 per barrel depending on Iran response.
However, previous reports following a ceasefire in the conflict, have it that marketers were anticipating a change in pricing starting this week.
Following Dangote’s move, its distribution partners, including MRS, Heyden, and AP, are expected to adjust their pump prices in line with the new rate.
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This is coming barely a week after the National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited increased its prices of petrol at its retail outlets in Lagos, Abuja and Ibadan by at least ₦35 to ₦45 per litre.
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