Dangote Raises Petrol Price to N1,300, Depots React with New Rates
Dangote Raises Petrol Price to N1,300, Depots React

Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its petrol gantry price to N1,300 per litre on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from the previous rate of N1,215. The increase reverses two earlier price reductions and comes ahead of a new fixed-naira pricing arrangement.

According to Petroleumprice.ng, the refinery has also set its coastal lifting price at N1,676,250 per metric tonne. A notice to customers stated that the new prices apply to all petrol loaded from 12:00 a.m. on November 3.

Depot Prices Show Wide Variation

A review of the latest depot price list shows several operators selling below Dangote's new gantry rate. Masters offered the lowest price at N1,283 per litre, followed by Bulk Strategic at N1,284. Aiteo, Nipco and Rain Oil each quoted N1,290, while A.A Rano sold at N1,293.

African Terminal, Ascon and Integrated listed petrol at N1,295 per litre. A.Y.M Shafa, Matrix, Parker, Wosbab, Stockgap and T.S.L all quoted N1,300. Dangote's own depot rate stood at N1,302, while Pinnacle offered N1,305. MRS quoted N1,310, while Northwest and Soroman recorded the highest prices on the list at N1,318 each.

The difference between the cheapest and most expensive depot prices is N35 per litre, reflecting competition among fuel suppliers as the refinery implements its new pricing terms.

What This Means for Consumers

The fixed-naira pricing arrangement is expected to influence how petrol transactions are conducted going forward. However, the differences in depot rates suggest that the market has yet to settle on a uniform price.

Consumers may continue to experience varying pump prices as filling station operators factor transportation and operating costs into their retail rates. If the competition continues, it will only be a matter of time before fuel prices change at filling stations again.

Depot Owners Cut Diesel Prices Below Dangote's New Rate

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that depot owners in Lagos have cut diesel prices below Dangote Petroleum Refinery's new gantry rate of N1,840 per litre, less than 24 hours after the refinery announced a price increase. The latest adjustments highlight intensifying competition among suppliers in Nigeria's downstream petroleum market, with several depots offering Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, at lower rates than the refinery.

Duport, Ibachem and Ibeto priced diesel at N1,825 per litre.