January 26, 2026

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦840 as Global Oil Crash Hits Nigerian Market

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The Dangote petrol price ₦840 reduction has rippled across Nigeria’s downstream sector after global crude prices plunged to $62 per barrel. Major depots including AIPEC and NIPCO have matched the new gantry price, sparking fresh debate about pump-price relief and market stability as OPEC+ maintains its production pause into early 2026....

The Tariff Gamble — Inside Tinubu’s 15% Fuel Import Duty and the War for Nigeria’s Refining Future

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The Federal Government’s approval of a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel is reshaping Nigeria’s oil market. Beyond the headlines lies a calculated economic gamble to fortify local refining, restore forex stability, and tilt power away from foreign traders...

⛽ Fuel Prices Set to Break ₦1,000 Mark as Tinubu Approves 15 % Import Tariff

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Petrol could sell above ₦1,000 per litre after President Tinubu approved a 15 percent ad valorem tariff on fuel imports to protect local refiners. While government insists the duty will stabilise supply and boost revenue, marketers warn it could ignite another price surge and deepen hardship for millions already struggling with record inflation....

Confidence Abroad, Contraction at Home: The Split Reality of Nigeria’s 2025 Economy

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Nigeria is winning praise abroad but losing traction at home. From FATF reforms that restored global confidence to Dangote’s refinery expansion signaling industrial ambition, the country looks renewed on paper — yet on the ground, manufacturing is stalling, demand is collapsing, and inflation keeps biting. This is Nigeria’s new economic paradox....

Dangote Refinery Expansion to 1.4m bpd — Africa’s Richest Man Targets Global Oil Dominance

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Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to double the capacity of his Lagos refinery from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, aiming to rival the world’s largest petroleum facilities. The $5 billion expansion will boost exports, stabilize local fuel supply, and reinforce Nigeria’s position as Africa’s refining hub under the Euro VI emission standard....

Dangote Refinery Deploys CNG Trucks as Petrol Prices Rise Nationwide

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun using compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute petrol at ₦850 per litre, amid nationwide price surges. Market data show retail prices rising to ₦955 per litre in major cities, despite hopes that direct Dangote supply would stabilise costs. The move signals a deepening realignment in Nigeria’s fuel economy....

Petrol Nears ₦1,000/Litre Nationwide as Dangote Refinery Supply Glitch Tightens Market

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Petrol prices have surged to as high as ₦1,000 per litre across major Nigerian cities following reported supply disruptions at the Dangote Refinery. Independent marketers blame depot operators for hiking ex-depot prices after the refinery halted loading. The resulting scarcity has sparked panic buying, long queues, and fears of fresh inflationary pressure nationwide....

“Nigeria Is Greater Than PENGASSAN” — Shettima Clashes with Labour Over Dangote Refinery Shutdown

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Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has waded into the escalating clash between oil workers and the Dangote Refinery, warning that no union or individual is greater than the nation. His remarks ignited a fierce response from labour leaders who accused the government of bias and corporate protectionism....

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