Petrol pump prices in Nigeria were reported at ₦1,300 to ₦1,900 per litre in mid-October 2026, depending on location and supplier. Dangote Refinery’s gantry price has stood at ₦1,350 per litre since September 12. This page tracks petrol prices, Dangote and NNPC pricing, discounts and government measures, and is updated as new prices are announced.
Latest reported petrol prices
| Measure | Price | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dangote Refinery gantry price | ₦1,350 per litre | Effective September 12, 2026, up from ₦1,265; the fourth increase in less than a month | Read |
| Average pump price (petrol) | ₦1,378 per litre | Fuel-price report as of September 22, 2026; diesel averaged ₦1,899 | Read |
| Reported pump price range | ₦1,300 to ₦1,900 per litre | Mid-October 2026; varies by location and supplier | Read |
| NNPC Retail discount | ₦66 off per litre | Via the NNPC Fuel App at NNPC Retail stations; extended to October 31, 2026 | Read |
| FG landing cost ceiling (proposed) | ₦1,350 per litre | Under negotiation as part of the 10-point plan, to be reviewed monthly | Read |
Pump prices differ by state, station and payment method. The figures above are the latest reported by The Trumpet, with the date of each.
Petrol price timeline
- 20 Oct 2026: FG blames advance crude oil sales for the Dangote Refinery's crude supply shortfall. Read
- 16 Oct 2026: Petrol prices reported at ₦1,300 to ₦1,900 per litre depending on location, as Pat Utomi criticises the cost of fuel. Read
- 14 Oct 2026: IMF warns Nigeria against a blanket petrol subsidy and backs targeted relief. Read
- 12 Oct 2026: LCCI urges President Tinubu to cut petrol prices by 20% for six months. Read
- 10 Oct 2026: NNPC extends its ₦66-per-litre petrol discount to October 31. Read
- 9 Oct 2026: NLC gives the Federal Government two weeks to cut petrol prices. Read
- 8 Oct 2026: FG announces a 10-point plan, including a proposed ₦1,350 petrol landing cost ceiling. Read
- 6 Oct 2026: Dangote Refinery stops selling petrol to fuel importers as average prices rise 86% in 2026. Read
- 1 Oct 2026: NNPC Retail launches a ₦66 petrol discount through the NNPC Fuel App. Read
- 24 Sep 2026: Dangote Refinery supplied about 71% of Nigeria's petrol in August, NMDPRA says. Read
- 19 Sep 2026: Dangote Refinery announces plans to harmonise petrol prices across Nigeria. Read
- 12 Sep 2026: Dangote Refinery raises its petrol gantry price from ₦1,265 to ₦1,350 per litre. Read
Why petrol prices are high
Dangote Refinery has said it is short of local crude and has bought additional cargoes from international suppliers. The Federal Government says part of Nigeria’s oil output was sold in advance, limiting what is available to domestic refiners. Read more. Dangote has also explained its own view of why petrol remains expensive. Read more.
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Petrol price in Nigeria: frequently asked questions
What is the petrol price in Nigeria today?
Pump prices were reported at between ₦1,300 and ₦1,900 per litre in mid-October 2026, depending on location and supplier. A fuel-price report put the national average at ₦1,378 per litre as of September 22, 2026.
What is the Dangote Refinery petrol price?
Dangote Refinery raised its petrol gantry price to ₦1,350 per litre from September 12, 2026, up from ₦1,265. It was the refinery's fourth increase in less than a month.
Is the NNPC ₦66 petrol discount still available?
NNPC Retail introduced the ₦66-per-litre discount on October 1, 2026, through the NNPC Fuel App, and extended it to October 31, 2026. It applies only at NNPC Retail stations. The Trumpet will update this page if NNPC extends it again.
Has the fuel subsidy returned in Nigeria?
No. Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said none of the Federal Government's measures restores a blanket subsidy, and NNPC says its discount is funded from NNPC Retail's commercial margin.
How much of Nigeria's petrol does Dangote Refinery supply?
About 71 per cent of petrol supplied to the Nigerian market in August 2026, according to NMDPRA data.
Official downstream data is published by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). For more fuel price updates, follow us on X.
The Trumpet updates this page as prices change. The date at the top shows the last change.
