The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has unveiled revised pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across its retail network, according to a market survey conducted by Legit.ng on Sunday, August 2. The latest adjustment comes as the downstream sector continues to experience shifts following the entry of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery into the market.
The survey showed that NNPC filling stations in Lagos now sell petrol for N1,265 per litre, a N35 drop from the previous N1,300. In Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, the price fell by N15 to N1,335 from the earlier N1,350.
Lagos and Abuja Lead Price Cuts
The Lagos reduction is among the most substantial in the latest pricing exercise, reflecting the NNPC's continued push to ease transportation and living costs in the country's commercial capital. For a motorist with a 50-litre tank, the N35 reduction translates into a saving of N1,750 per refill. In Abuja, the N15 cut means N750 less for the same volume of fuel.
Motorists in the FCT also welcomed the adjustment, even though the cut was smaller. The new prices take effect immediately at NNPC retail outlets, with independent stations expected to follow. This pricing change marks another step in the ongoing volatility of Nigeria's petroleum market.
Cheapest and Most Expensive States
Across the states and the FCT, the price range spans N150 between the cheapest and most expensive locations. Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom now have the lowest NNPC petrol price at N1,235 per litre, while Bauchi recorded the highest at N1,385 per litre. Adamawa and Zamfara follow closely at N1,370, and Gombe and Kaduna price petrol at N1,365.
Other notable prices include Sokoto at N1,282, Lagos at N1,265, and a cluster of states—Abia, Imo, Ogun, and Rivers—at N1,295. Delta, Ondo, Osun, and Taraba all sell at N1,300 per litre. The variations are largely due to logistics and distribution costs from coastal depots to inland states, as well as local supply conditions.
The price differentials across states affect household budgets and business operating costs. Areas with lower pump prices, especially in the southern oil-producing states, benefit from proximity to refineries and marine terminals, while northern states, which depend on long-haul trucking, typically face higher rates.
Complete State-by-State Price List
Here is the full NNPC petrol price list per litre as released for NNPC retail outlets:
- Lagos: N1,265
- Abuja (FCT): N1,335
- Abia: N1,295
- Adamawa: N1,370
- Akwa Ibom: N1,235
- Bauchi: N1,385
- Bayelsa: N1,235
- Borno: N1,335
- Cross River: N1,350
- Delta: N1,300
- Ebonyi: N1,355
- Enugu: N1,350
- Gombe: N1,365
- Jigawa: N1,352
- Imo: N1,295
- Kaduna: N1,365
- Katsina: N1,312
- Kebbi: N1,312
- Kogi: N1,360
- Ogun: N1,295
- Ondo: N1,300
- Osun: N1,300
- Rivers: N1,295
- Sokoto: N1,282
- Taraba: N1,300
- Yobe: N1,340
- Zamfara: N1,370
The published list covers 27 locations, including the Federal Capital Territory and major state capitals. Motorists are encouraged to verify prices at their local NNPC stations, as availability and regional promotions may cause slight deviations from the published rates.
Dangote Refinery Opens Direct Sales to Marketers
NNPC's price adjustment comes amid fresh moves by Dangote Petroleum Refinery to expand access to locally refined petrol. The refinery has opened the sale of PMS to all licensed marketers, effectively ending its earlier consortium marketing arrangement. It has also reduced its ex-gantry price and aligned the coastal loading price with the ex-gantry price, removing the previous price differential between those channels.
This means qualified marketers can now purchase products directly from the refinery's loading gantry, a step expected to increase competition and potentially lower pump prices further. The refinery's decision widens access to locally refined petrol and allows more participants to source fuel without going through intermediary arrangements.
As the market adjusts, motorists are advised to check NNPC outlets for the latest prices, while independent stations may offer different rates depending on sourcing. The NNPC's revised pricing reflects ongoing changes in the downstream oil sector as local refining gains momentum, and further adjustments could follow in response to crude oil prices and regulatory developments.
