Nigeria Thin Air, Thicker Costs: Petrol Hits ₦945 in Abuja, ₦915 in Lagos

According to TheCable, petrol prices rose to ₦945/litre in Abuja and ₦915/litre in Lagos on Monday, June 23, 2025. The hike, ₦35 to ₦45 per litre, reflects broader market adjustments after Dangote refinery raised its ex-depot price. Thin air, thicker costs now shape daily survival as NNPC and other stations update pump prices nationwide.

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• NNPC stations in Lagos now sell petrol at ₦915/litre, up from ₦870.
• Abuja prices surged to ₦945/litre, a ₦35 jump from last week.
• Dangote refinery’s logistics expansion may reshape fuel distribution but raise monopoly concerns.
• TotalEnergies and MRS also increased prices, reflecting a wider market trend.

Thin air, thicker costs isn’t just a price change; it’s the feeling of being squeezed from all directions. For many Nigerians, each hike isn’t just a number but a decision: fuel or food, movement or rent. The economy keeps tightening. The lungs of the people hold less air each time.