Dangote Refinery has dropped petrol prices below ₦900 per litre, intensifying competition with NNPC. MRS, Ardova, Heyden, and Enyo stations now offer cheaper fuel nationwide. As motorists rush to benefit, industry experts predict a shift in Nigeria’s fuel market dynamics. Will NNPC respond with further price cuts?
Dangote Refinery has once again slashed petrol prices, intensifying competition with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). For the first time in 2025, the cost per litre has dipped below ₦900, drawing consumers to independent marketers offering Dangote’s cheaper fuel.
Several filling stations across Nigeria have adopted Dangote’s revised prices. In Lagos, MRS and Ardova PLC sell petrol at ₦860 and ₦865 per litre, respectively, while Heyden and Enyo match those rates. Prices in the South-West are slightly higher, ranging from ₦870 to ₦875 per litre. Meanwhile, Northern Nigeria sees fuel prices at ₦880 to ₦885 per litre, with the South-South and South-East at ₦890 to ₦895 per litre.
The price war between Dangote and NNPC has sparked debate among industry players. Many see Dangote’s aggressive pricing as a game-changer that could challenge Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel. While consumers welcome the lower costs, questions remain about how long the refinery can sustain these reductions and whether NNPC will respond with further price adjustments.
As fuel stations continue adjusting their rates, motorists across the country are rushing to take advantage of Dangote’s cheaper petrol. Analysts predict that if the trend continues, it could reshape the nation’s fuel distribution landscape, giving private refiners a stronger foothold in the market.
