A Nigerian man has provided on-the-ground confirmation of the new fuel price announced by the Dangote Group, sharing his experience after visiting a popular filling station in Lagos.
Social Media Confirmation of New Petrol Rate
Following the announcement by Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, regarding a reduction in petrol price to N739 per litre, many Nigerians were eager to see if the new rate was being implemented at retail stations. The announcement specified that the price change would take effect from Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
One individual, identified on social media as @damola_ade77, took it upon himself to verify the claim. He visited an MRS filling station located in the Palmgrove area of Lagos to purchase fuel.
The Queue and the Purchase Experience
In his online post, the man reported that he successfully bought fuel at the newly announced rate of N739 per litre. However, his experience was not without the familiar Nigerian hurdle of queues. He stated that he had to wait in line for approximately 30 minutes before being able to make his purchase.
His straightforward statement read: "I also just bought at the Palmgrove MRS. I had to queue for about 30 mins. ₦739/litre." This post served as tangible, crowd-sourced verification for many Nigerians following the news.
Broader Implementation and Future Reductions
Reports, including one from Channels Television, indicated that the new price was being rolled out at MRS stations across Lagos, with other major marketers expected to follow suit in the coming days. Furthermore, the Dangote statement suggested that the N739 price could see further reductions in the near future, offering a glimmer of hope for continued relief at the pumps.
This confirmation from a regular citizen aligns with other reports. For instance, a Nigerian lady named Uloma Opurum also shared on Facebook that she purchased petrol at the N739 rate at a Lagos filling station, expressing gratitude for the price drop.
The move by the Dangote Group is being closely watched as a significant development in Nigeria's energy market, with consumers eagerly awaiting its full implementation across the country to ease the burden of transportation and living costs.
