Petrol prices have increased across several filling stations in Abuja following Dangote Refinery’s latest adjustment to its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) ex-gantry price, with motorists now paying between ₦1,230 and ₦1,299 per litre in parts of the Federal Capital Territory.
Market Survey Shows Price Hikes Across Abuja Stations
A market survey conducted on Saturday, August 22, 2026, revealed that major filling stations had raised their pump prices. The increases were observed at outlets along Kubwa Expressway, Lugbe Expressway, and other locations in Abuja, reversing some of the price relief witnessed in recent weeks.
The latest adjustment follows Dangote Refinery’s decision on Friday, August 21, 2026, to increase its petrol ex-gantry price to ₦1,185 per litre from ₦1,165. The ₦20 adjustment at the refinery has already begun to filter through the downstream market, with major depots also recording prices above ₦1,200 per litre.
MRS Raises Petrol Price by ₦20
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling stations increased their petrol price from ₦1,210 to ₦1,230 per litre. A manager at an MRS outlet, who requested anonymity, said the company’s headquarters in Lagos directed the stations to implement the new price.
“We got the directive to raise our price by ₦20 to ₦1,230 per litre on Friday, but no reason was given,” the manager said. The latest adjustment represents a ₦20 increase in the pump price at MRS outlets.
NNPC, Rainoil, and Other Retailers Adjust Prices
Other major fuel retailers, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Rainoil, Empire Energy, and Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company, also adjusted their prices. Their petrol prices were found to range between ₦1,250 and ₦1,299 per litre, depending on the filling station and location.
The latest increases mean motorists in Abuja and surrounding areas are once again facing higher fuel costs. The increase comes amid a sharp rise in international crude oil prices, with Brent crude trading above $94 per barrel.
Reversal of Recent Price Reductions
The fresh increase comes only days after Nigerian motorists enjoyed significant reductions in petrol prices. In the past three weeks, several filling stations had reduced their pump prices by at least ₦90 per litre following earlier reductions in Dangote Refinery’s gantry price.
The fresh increase marks a reversal of the downward trend and could put additional pressure on households and businesses. Motorists are already feeling the impact of higher fuel costs, with transport fares rising in Lagos and other parts of the country.
If the latest refinery and depot price increases persist, consumers could face further adjustments in petrol prices in the coming days.
